Apparently the reason for more hijackings is that there are too many new vehicles available.

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This, apparently, was a written reply in parliament by Minister of Security and Safety Charles Nqakula.

Someone please tell me this is a joke.

EDIT: Just noticed the date - November 2004. Hmm. I wonder what the current reason is?