Police in Mpumalanga have launched a manhunt for six suspects following a truck hijacking in Vosman near eMalahleni (Witbank) on Friday.
According to reports from the SA Police Service (SAPS), the truck driver was travelling alone near Transalloys when mechanical failure forced him to get out and check the problem.
A group of six heavily armed men emerged from a bush nearly, told him to open the truck door, assaulted him, and made off with his belongings, diesel and 23 tyres valued at approximately R150000.
They then tied him up with shoe laces and drove with him into the bush. The victim is recovering in hospital.
Anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of the suspects is urged to contact Colonel One Thobejane at 0823722195.
Members of the public can also call the Crime Stop number on 08600 10111 or give a tip-off on the MySAPS app that can be downloaded onto any smartphone. Information can be given anonymously.
