Recovery News
MiX Telematics recovers stolen vehicle transporting stolen goods in SA
02 March 2010
Two armed hijackers who stole a truck with over R300 000 worth of good in a township in Gauteng, South Africa, were apprehended by MiX Telematics’ Matrix Recovery Services after a dramatic car chase.
Hijacked vehicle recovered in the bushes by Matrix Recovery Services
11 January 2010
In the early morning hours a customer of Matrix Vehicle Tracking contacted the National Operations Centre and confirmed that he was hijacked in Nelspruit. The Matrix Recovery Services teams were dispatched to recovery the hijacked vehicle.
Stolen fuel tanker and horse quickly recovered by Matrix Recovery Services
09 January 2010
The Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operations Centre that one of their vehicles was stolen from the depot. It was also confirmed that the vehicle was last seen on the R59 road towards Meyerton.
Vehicle stolen from business premises recovered by Matrix Recovery Services
09 January 2010
A corporate customer called into the Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operations Centre to report one of his vehicles was stolen from his business premises in Benoni. The suspects broke a lock on the gate and removed the vehicle from the yard.
Matrix Recovery Services saves the day by recovering stolen vehicle hidden in underground parking lot
08 January 2010
A Matrix Vehicle Tracking customer called into the National Operations Centre to report that a vehicle was stolen from a dealership. The suspects broke a glass door to gain access to the premises and drove through the glass display panel.
Cargo and vehicle recovered by Matrix Vehicle Tracking
07 January 2010
A corporate customer of Matrix Vehicle Tracking called in to report that a driver has been hijacked at the gate of a business premises in Newlands West. As he arrived for the delivery, three armed suspects was waiting for him, as they appeared out of nowhere and took the vehicle with a load of steel.
Hijacked vehicle quickly recovered by a Matrix Vehicle Tracking recovery team
07 January 2010
A customer of Matrix Vehicle Tracking called into the National Operations Centre to report that he was hijacked while busy trying to park his vehicle as his home in Morningside, Sandton by three armed suspects.
GeoLoc alarm saves the day when vehicle moved without authorisation
06 January 2010
A GeoLoc violation came through to the Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operations Centre indicating that a vehicle was moved from its locked GPS co-ordinates in Lenasia. The agent contacted the owner of the vehicle who confirmed that the vehicle was not there anymore so it had been stolen. He was not sure when the vehicle disappeared. The Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operations Centre dispatched the recovery teams to recover the stolen vehicle.
Suspect house robber found with stolen vehicle by Matrix Vehicle Tracking in Sasolburg
04 January 2010
A friend of one of Matrix Vehicle Tracking’s customer called in to confirm that the vehicle of the Matrix Vehicle Tracking customer was stolen. The National Operations Centre of Matrix Vehicle Tracking confirmed with the owner of the vehicle who confirmed the vehicle was taken during a house break in while on vacation.
Corporate vehicle quickly found by Matrix Vehicle Tracking
02 January 2010
A Matrix Vehicle Tracking corporate customer called in to report that his driver informed him the vehicle was stolen with the keys from a Sasol filling station in Meadowlands, Zone 6, Soweto. The Matrix Vehicle Tracking recovery teams jumped into action to start the recovery process.
Early warning from Matrix Vehicle Tracking saves the day with recovery
01 January 2010
The Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operations Centre contacted a customer when an early warning alarm was received from a vehicle fitted with a Matrix Vehicle Tracking unit.
Vehicle gone missing in the night found by Matrix Vehicle Tracking
01 January 2010
A customer called into the Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operations Centre and reported that a vehicle was stolen during the course of the night in Orange Farm, Johannesburg. The Matrix Vehicle Tracking recovery teams were dispatched for the recovery.
Vehicle taken during house robbery quickly recovered by Matrix Vehicle Tracking
06 December 2009
During a house robbery in Kew, Johannesburg a vehicle fitted with a Matrix Vehicle Tracking unit was taken. The Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operations Centre dispatched the recovery team to recover the vehicle.
Vehicle hijacked in Bronkhorstspruit quickly recovered by Matrix Vehicle Tracking
06 December 2009
A commercial customer of Matrix Vehicle Tracking called into the National Operations Centre to report that his driver has been hijacked by two armed men in Bronkhorstspruit.
Stolen vehicle recovered by Matrix Vehicle Tracking
05 December 2009
As a customer from Matrix Vehicle Tracking returned to where his vehicle was parked at the President Hyper Mall in Krugersdorp, he noticed that the vehicle has disspareared. The alarm was raised at the Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operations Centre and the recovery teams were dispatched.
Matrix Vehicle Tracking recovers a vehicle hijacked in Mamelodi
05 December 2009
A call came into the Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operations Centre that a vehicle was hijacked between 3:00 and 4:00 in the early morning hours in Mritini Park in Mamelodi. As the driver was leaving Mritini Park two guys showed up at the gate, drew fire arms and ordered the driver out of the vehicle. The two men drove off with the hijacked vehicle.
Vehicle quickly recovered with one suspect
23 November 2009
A driver of a corporate vehicle was parked outside a Fruit and Veg City in Fourways, Sandton. When he returned the vehicle has disappeared from where it was parked. The driver immediately contacted the Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operations Centre to report the theft of the vehicle.
Hijacked vehicle recovered by Matrix Vehicle Tracking
22 November 2009
A customer of Matrix Vehicle Tracking called in to report a vehicle hijacked in Halfway House, Midrand. During the call the cell phone cut out and the customer could not be contacted again. The Matrix Vehicle Tracking recovery teams were immediately dispatched to start the recovery process of the hijacked vehicle.
Matrix Vehicle Tracking recovers another hijacked vehicle
21 November 2009
The message was relayed by a corporate customer of Matrix Vehicle Tracking that his driver has just been hijacked in Boneoro Park and that the information surrounding the incident was very limited.
Stolen vehicle quickly recovered
21 November 2009
A vehicle parked in Melville, Johannesburg was stolen. The owner of the vehicle returned to where the vehicle was parked and noticed the vehicle was gone. He immediately raised the alarm to start the recovery process by contacting the SAPS as well as the Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operations Centre to dispatch the recovery teams.
Stolen vehicle quickly found by Matrix Vehicle Tracking
20 November 2009
In the early morning hours a truck parked at a drivers house in Umlazi, Durban for the night was pushed out of the premises and stolen. Once the theft was discovered the driver of the vehicle reported the theft of the truck. The Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operations Centre immediately dispatched the recovery teams to recover the truck.
Hijacked vehicle recovered
19 November 2009
A Matrix Vehicle Tracking customer called in to the National Operations Centre to report a hijacking incident in Centurion, Pretoria. The Matrix Vehicle Tracking recovery teams jumped into action to recover the hijacked vehicle.
Vehicle taken during a house robbery recovered by Matrix Vehicle Tracking
18 November 2009
A Matrix Vehicle Tracking customer called into the National Operations Centre to report a house robbery in Midvaal. He stated that the suspects were driving in a white BMW and left with his vehicle as well. The Matrix Vehicle Tracking recovery teams were immediately dispatched to recover the stolen vehicle.
Hijacked vehicle recovered by Matrix
17 November 2009
The driver of a corporate customer of Matrix Vehicle Tracking called in to report a vehicle hijacked in Benoni. The National Operations Centre dispatched the recovery teams to recover the vehicle.
A broken clutch does not stop a Matrix Vehicle Tracking customer
17 November 2009
A Matrix Vehicle Tracking corporate customer made contact with the Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operations centre stating that their vehicle required roadside assistance due to the clutch which was not damaged.
Roadside Assistance after a Crash Alert for a Matrix Vehicle Tracking customer
16 November 2009
On the 16th of November 2009, a Matrix Vehicle Tracking corporate customer received a call from our National Operations Centre regarding a Crash Alert alarm received. The agents were advised that they will do a follow up.
Stolen vehicle recovered by Matrix Vehicle Tracking
15 November 2009
A Matrix Vehicle Tracking customer called in to report that a vehicle was stolen the previous night. The recovery teams were dispatched to search for the vehicle.
A mechanical breakdown does not stop Matrix Vehicle Tracking customers
13 November 2009
A Matrix Vehicle Tracking corporate customer received a call from their driver stating that their vehicle kept on cutting out and cannot start. The Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operations Centre dispatched Roadside Assistance to the exact GPS co-ordinates of the vehicle.
Suspect arrested after he stole a vehicle
05 November 2009
In the early morning hours a customer of Matrix Vehicle Tracking called in to report a vehicle has been stolen the previous night in Lenasia, but they only realised it in the early morning hours. The Matrix Vehicle Tracking recovery teams were dispatched to recover the vehicle.
Quick recovery of commercial vehicle by Matrix Vehicle Tracking
29 October 2009
The Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operations Centre received phone call stating that a commercial vehicle was hijacked by three suspects driving a black Golf without any registration plates.
Hijackers got only keys as vehicle quickly recovered
29 October 2009
One of Matrix Vehicle Tracking’s corporate customers called in to report a commercial vehicle was hijacked in Eshowe, Kwa Zulu Natal. The recovery teams were immediately dispatched to find and recover the hijacked vehicle.
Stolen vehicle disappeared quickly, found just a quickly
29 October 2009
The Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operations Centre received a call that a vehicle was stolen when the driver stepped into a shop and returned a minute later, the vehicle was gone.
Suspect arrested after hijacking a vehicle fitted with a Matrix Vehicle Tracking unit
28 October 2009
A call came through to the Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operations Centre that a commercial vehicle was hijacked and the driver wounded. The recovery teams were immediately dispatched to recover the vehicle.
Three arrested after hijacking
25 October 2009
While the driver of a vehicle entered a petrol station at Rabie Ridge to buy airtime for his cell phone, the three passengers who were supposed to full up the vehicle took off with the vehicle.
Vehicle taken in house robbery recovered by Matrix Vehicle Tracking
25 October 2009
A call was received by the Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operations Centre that a vehicle was taken during a house robbery. The teams were dispatched to search for the vehicle which was taken from the house in Alexandra.
Vehicle stolen from dealership recovered by Matrix Vehicle Tracking
24 October 2009
While at a dealership in Bramley Park, Sandton, to be sold, a Matrix Vehicle Tracking customer’s vehicle was stolen. As soon as the incident was reported, the recovery teams were dispatched by the Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operations Centre to recover the vehicle.
Two arrested after hijacking
23 October 2009
Two armed men driving with a white Conquest hijacked a Matrix Vehicle Tracking customer in Roodebult, Brakpan. The Matrix Vehicle Tracking recovery teams were immediately dispatched to recovery the hijacked vehicle.
Motorcycle recovered that was fitted with a fleet management system
23 October 2009
A corporate customer called in to the Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operations centre to report a motorcycle fitted with a fleet management unit has been hijacked in Cleveland Johannesburg. The recovery teams were immediately dispatched.
Stolen out of school parking, but found by Matrix Vehicle Tracking
22 October 2009
The Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operations Centre received a call from a customer stating that a vehicle was stolen from a school parking lot in Amanzimtoti, Natal. The recovery teams were dispatched to recover the stolen vehicle.
Matrix Vehicle Tracking
07 October 2009
A Matrix Vehicle Tracking corporate customer received a call from their driver stating that the vehicle kept on cutting out when turning the key in the ignition. The vehicle was parked at a security complex on Barbara Road, Isando.
A Matrix Vehicle Tracking
05 October 2009
A Matrix Vehicle Tracking corporate customer received a call from their driver stating that the vehicle had no power.
Incident: 29 September 2009 – Roadside
29 September 2009
A Matrix Vehicle Tracking corporate customer received notification that a vehicle needed Roadside Assistance due to vehicle having no power. They were stranded next to the R24 Highway towards the Edenvale off ramp.
Incident: 29 September 2009
29 September 2009
A corporate customer of Matrix Vehicle Tracking received a call stating that there has been a mechanical breakdown and vehicle would have to be moved for repairs.
Incident: 29 September 2009 – Roadside Assistance
29 September 2009
A Matrix Vehicle Tracking corporate customer contacted the National Operations Centre regarding a vehicle with a problem that needed Roadside Assistance
Hijacked vehicle quickly recovered
10 September 2009
While opening the gate to her house, four armed men pointed a gun at a Matrix Vehicle Tracking customer and hijacked her in Emoyeni, Tembisa. The customer called the Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operations Centre to report the incident.
One suspect found with hijacked vehicle by Matrix Vehicle Tracking
07 September 2009
A Matrix Vehicle Tracking customer called into the National Operations Centre to confirm that her son was just hijacked in Elspark, Germiston. There were three hijackers, two took her son’s vehicle while the third was in a getaway vehicle which was a bottle green Toyota Corolla.
Truck recovered even if suspects managed to get away due to ‘street smart’ driver
06 September 2009
As a corporate customer of Matrix Vehicle Tracking was speaking to one of his drivers, he became suspicious of the behaviour of the driver and then realised the driver was in the middle of a hijacking. The driver kept on saying that his braked locked due to one of the air pipes being cut or disconnected and then cuts the call. The Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operations Centre immediately dispatched the recovery teams and ensured they know they might be dealing with a possible situation where the driver could be still in danger.
Delayed report of hijacking incident but vehicle still found
05 September 2009
Early in the evening a Matrix Vehicle Tracking’s customer’s son was hijacked in Dobsonville. She immediately contacted the National Operations Centre when she heard of the incident. It was confirmed by the Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operations Centre that the hijacking actually took place in Braamfischerville, Soweto at 7:00 in the morning. He stated that he was dropped off somewhere in Standerton, and he had to make his way back.
Surprise hijacking end in vehicle still found by Matrix Vehicle Tracking
05 September 2009
As a Matrix Vehicle Tracking customer walked to his parked vehicle, someone put a gun to his head and then hit him over the head. They drove off with his vehicle and another vehicle so he was not sure how many suspects were involved in the incident. The Matrix Vehicle Tracking recovery teams were dispatched to search for the hijacked vehicle.
Vehicle recovered even with difficult access to the position of the vehicle
04 September 2009
A Matrix Vehicle Tracking customer called into the National Operations Centre and confirmed that a vehicle was hijacked in Umkomaas, Durban. The only information provided was that the incident happened and the vehicle details. The matrix Vehicle Tracking recovery teams were immediately dispatched to search for the vehicle.
Quick recovery by Matrix Vehicle Tracking
04 September 2009
During a house robbery in Vosloosrus, suspects helped themselves to personal belongings of a Matrix Vehicle Tracking customer and then made off with his car. As soon as the National Operations Centre was informed, the recovery teams were dispatched to search for the vehicle.
Another excellent recovery by Matrix Vehicle Tracking
02 September 2009
Three armed suspects hijacked a vehicle in Atteridgeville and a friend got a hold of the Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operations Centre to report the incident. The National Operations Centre had to confirm the hijacking incident with the customer and within seconds the recovery teams were dispatched.
Mother and son hijacked, vehicle promptly recovered
02 September 2009
While entering her driveway two armed men approached a Matrix Vehicle Tracking customer in Kew, Johannesburg. She surrendered the vehicle to them and got her son out of the vehicle. Her husband reported the hijacking to the Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operations Centre and the recovery teams were immediately dispatched.
Hard-working driver not stopped by robbers, found by Matrix Vehicle Tracking
02 September 2009
The Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operations Centre was informed that a corporate customer’s truck was hijacked and they could not make contact with the driver of the truck. The Matrix Vehicle Tracking recovery teams were dispatched to search for the truck in Tafelsig, Cape Town.
House robbers lost their vehicle and stolen goods as Matrix Vehicle Tracking moves in and recovers the vehicle
01 September 2009
During a house robbery in De Heuwel, Pretoria a vehicle fitted with a Matrix Vehicle Tracking unit was stolen by six armed men. They loaded the vehicle with a laptop, DVD player and also took a wallet and jewellery. The customer let the Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operations Centre know to initiate the search for the vehicle.
Hijacked truck recovered in Richards Bay by Matrix Vehicle Tracking
01 September 2009
A truck was reported to the Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operations Centre as hijacked in Makwnzini. The recovery teams were dispatched to search for the vehicle fitted with the Matrix Vehicle Tracking unit.
Hijacked vehicle quickly recovered
31 August 2009
As the Matrix Vehicle Tracking customer drove into her driveway in Alexandra, Sandton, she was hijacked by four men who took the vehicle and her cell phone. The Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operations Centre dispatched the recovery teams to search for the vehicle.
Hijacked vehicle quickly recovered in Bloemfontein
31 August 2009
The Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operations Centre received a call to inform them that a vehicle was hijacked in Bloemfontein by three armed men. The signal from the vehicle indicated that it was on the highway as the Matrix Vehicle Tracking recovery teams were dispatched. The customer confirmed that he was with the driver of the hijacked vehicle and he was not injured.
Unauthorised movement ensures that a generator is recovered by Matrix Vehicle Tracking
30 August 2009
A Matrix Vehicle Tracking customer was called from the National Operations Centre with a GeoLoc violation. GeoLoc enables you to lock the co-ordinates of your vehicle and any unauthorised movement sets off an alarm.
Man forced to hand over car keys, vehicle still found by Matrix Vehicle Tracking
29 August 2009
As a Matrix Vehicle Tracking customer checked on his vehicle he found six guys at his vehicle. They proceeded to beat him up and demanded the keys of the vehicle from him. He was left with no choice as they left with the vehicle. He informed the Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operation Centre to start the recovery after the incident in Midrand
Matrix Vehicle Tracking is watching all hours, every day …
29 August 2009
A vehicle that was not supposed to move over weekends was reported as stolen after the unit indicated via an alarm that it was moving over the weekend. The Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operations Centre was notified and the recovery teams were dispatched from Richards Bay.
Stolen vehicle quickly recovered in Pretoria
28 August 2009
A Matrix Vehicle Tracking customer called into the National Operations Centre to report that his son’s vehicle was either stolen or hijacked in Soshanguve. He was not sure what happened but his son called seconds earlier to ask his dad to report the vehicle for recovery.
Truck disappeared, but was recovered by Matrix Vehicle Tracking
28 August 2009
An employee had parked his vehicle next to one of the company’s trucks. When returning to his vehicle, he noticed that the truck had disappeared and upon investigation, no-one knew what happened to the truck.
The Matrix Vehicle Tracking recovery teams do more than just recover vehicles, they look after the injured as well
28 August 2009
The Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operations Centre was informed that a vehicle was hijacked on the Fouways road towards Brits. It was reported that the hijackers drove over the driver of the vehicle as they drove off with the hijacked vehicle.
Hijacked vehicle quickly found by Matrix Vehicle Tracking in PE
27 August 2009
As the Matrix Vehicle Tracking customer left the premises of one of his customers, a group of people stopped him and demanded the keys to the vehicle. The vehicle was taken off the customer in Swartkops, Port Elizabeth.
Locked in a bedroom after a house robbery does not stop Matrix Vehicle Tracking from recovering the stolen vehicle
26 August 2009
A Matrix Vehicle Tracking customer called the National Operations Centre to report that his vehicle was taken during a house robbery. Three armed men robbed him in his house and locked him in a room before taking the vehicle.
Quick thieves did not get to keep the vehicle due to Matrix Vehicle Tracking
26 August 2009
While dropping off a delivery in Eloff Street, Johannesburg, it took just minutes to steal the vehicle. The Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operations Centre dispatched the recovery teams immediately to recover the stolen vehicle.
MiX Telematics Africa named Best Employer
25 August 2009
MiX Telematics Africa is one of the recipients of 2009/2010 Best Employers Awards.
Stolen vehicle recovered due to GeoLoc from Matrix Vehicle Tracking
25 August 2009
A GeoLoc alarm received from a Matrix Vehicle Tracking unit ensures that the stolen vehicle was recovered. GeoLoc is one of the features that adds to enhanced security and personal safety and was developed by Matrix Vehicle Tracking, the technological leader in the market.
Keeping track of thieves
24 August 2009
Financial Mail reports on new technologies that are helping vehicle security companies even the fight against increasingly determined and sophisticated theft syndicates.
Another satisfied customer after a stranded vehicle was towed through Matrix Vehicle Tracking
24 August 2009
The Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operations Centre received a call from a corporate customer stating that their vehicle’s engine keeps on cutting out when trying to start the vehicle. The customer requested arrangements to be made for Roadside Assistance for the stranded vehicle.
House robbers did not get away with the vehicle due to Matrix Vehicle Tracking
24 August 2009
A Matrix Vehicle Tracking customer called the National Operations Centre to report that his vehicle has been hijacked during a house robbery as his home by four armed men. The incident happened in Nigel.
House robbers did not get away with the vehicle due to Matrix Vehicle Tracking
24 August 2009
A Matrix Vehicle Tracking customer called the National Operations Centre to report that his vehicle has been hijacked during a house robbery as his home by four armed men. The incident happened in Nigel.
Hiding under a tree still gets suspects arrested by Matrix Vehicle Tracking
22 August 2009
What started out as a Matrix Vehicle Tracking not being able to contact a driver ended in a successful recovery of a stolen vehicle. The Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operations Centre started out just monitoring the vehicle and on the confirmation of the customer the recovery teams were dispatched.
Stranded Matrix Vehicle Tracking customer hijacked, car recovered
22 August 2009
The customer called in to inform the Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operations Centre that his driver has been hijacked in Diepsloot as he was waiting for friends to arrive with petrol. The hijackers attacked him and took off with the vehicle.
Stolen vehicle successfully recovered by Matrix Vehicle Tracking
22 August 2009
A worried Matrix Vehicle Tracking customer called the Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operations Centre to report his vehicle has been stolen in Mayfair. The Matrix Vehicle Tracking recovery teams were dispatched and the signal from the Matrix Vehicle Tracking unit indicated that the vehicle was being driven around in Soweto.
Hiding under a tree still gets suspects arrested by Matrix Vehicle Tracking
22 August 2009
What started out as a Matrix Vehicle Tracking not being able to contact a driver ended in a successful recovery of a stolen vehicle. The Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operations Centre started out just monitoring the vehicle and on the confirmation of the customer the recovery teams were dispatched.
Stranded Matrix Vehicle Tracking customer hijacked, car recovered
22 August 2009
The customer called in to inform the Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operations Centre that his driver has been hijacked in Diepsloot as he was waiting for friends to arrive with petrol. The hijackers attacked him and took off with the vehicle.
Matrix Vehicle Tracking saved the day again by ensuring a stranded vehicle is towed for repair
21 August 2009
A Matrix Vehicle Tracking corporate customer received a call from their driver on a Friday afternoon stating that their vehicle had no power. Arrangements were made to have the vehicle towed the following day for repairs.
House breaking and hijacking end up in arrest for suspects due to Matrix Vehicle Tracking unit
21 August 2009
A Matrix Vehicle Tracking customer called in to say his vehicle has been taken. His house alarm was activated and upon investigation he found four to five armed men around his vehicle. They attacked him with bricks and tied him up in the house after they forced him to admit he lives alone. He only reported it after he could get out of his house and made contact with the SAPS.
Smoking vehicle saved by Matrix Vehicle Tracking’s quick assistance
18 August 2009
A Matrix Vehicle Tracking corporate customer received a call from their driver stating that smoke was coming out their panama. The driver was at the Engine 1-Stop fuel station to have the water checked. The Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operations Centre jumped into action and dispatched Roadside Assistance.
Lucky break for vehicle owners
18 August 2009
It was the pro-active thinking of the Matrix Vehicle Tracking ground recovery team that saw the recovery of two stolen vehicles in Bryanston last night, the first being a Hyundai with a Matrix Vehicle Tracking unit installed and the other a VW Polo Avis rental car, without a tracking unit installed.
Two suspects shot in high speed chase
17 August 2009
After a high speed chase with suspects and Matrix Vehicle Tracking’s recovery teams last night, a shoot out between SAPS and robbery suspects in Pretoria has left one suspect dead and another wounded.
Matrix Vehicle Tracking is looking out for their customers by ensuring they don’t stay stranded next to the road
17 August 2009
The Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operations Centre received an alarm from a corporate customers’ vehicle. The Matrix Vehicle Tracking operators responded promptly and were advised that the customer’s driver confirmed that his vehicle kept on cutting out and required a tow truck.
Driver saved from being stranded next to the road through the night by Matrix Vehicle Tracking
16 August 2009
A Matrix Vehicle Tracking corporate customer received a call from their driver stating that they were driving on the R513 Road towards Cullinan when the vehicle started over-revving. The driver pulled over and when he tried starting the vehicle again, there were no power
Incident: 5 August 2009
14 August 2009
The Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operations Centre received a call from a corporate customer advising that they cannot get hold of their driver after an impact alarm was received.
Incident: 2 August 2009 – MVA
14 August 2009
A Matrix Vehicle Tracking corporate customer received a call stating a fleet vehicle have been involved in an accident.
Incident: 1 August 2009
14 August 2009
The Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operations Centre received an impact alarm from a corporate customer’s vehicle and responded immediately
Cargo scam uncovered when recovering stolen vehicle
13 August 2009
An internal cargo scam was unwittingly uncovered by Matrix Vehicle Tracking when they responded to a call for a Foton combi that had been hijacked in Dobsonville, Soweto by four armed men last night.
Stranded truck quickly removed
12 August 2009
A Matrix Vehicle Tracking corporate customer received a call from their driver stating that the vehicle had been broken into in the early hours of the night. It was confirmed that the steering wheel was broken and the ignition was damaged. The vehicle was parked of in Diepkloof, Soweto when the incident occurred.
Gun battle close to kruger national park leaves one suspect dead
11 August 2009
One member of a suspected hijacking syndicate in Mpumalanga was killed last night and other suspect potentially injured when SAPS and Matrix Vehicle Tracking followed a hijacked bakkie that was on the way to cross the border via the Kruger Park.
Incident: Accident
23 July 2009
The Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operations Centre received an impact alarm from a corporate customers' vehicle
Incident: Roadside Assistance
23 July 2009
A Matrix Vehicle Tracking corporate customer received a call from their driver stating that the fuel pump of the vehicle is not in working order and need to get it repaired.
Incident: Roadside Assistance
21 July 2009
A Matrix Vehicle Tracking corporate customer received a call from their driver stating that the vehicle had an engine failure, and requested Roadside Assistance
INCIDENT 3: 10 JUNE 2009
21 July 2009
A Matrix Vehicle Tracking corporate customer received a call from their driver informing them that the drive shaft of their vehicle had broken.
INCIDENT 2: 10 JUNE 2009
21 July 2009
A Matrix Vehicle Tracking corporate customer received a call from their driver stating that the vehicle’s clutch plate has broken.
INCIDENT: 10 JUNE 2009
21 July 2009
A Matrix Vehicle Tracking corporate customer received a call from their customer stating that the vehicle was involved in an accident and required roadside assistance
Incident: 12 June 2009
21 July 2009
The Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operations Centre received an impact alarm from the vehicle and tried to contact the customer for confirmation on the impact alarm.
Delayed notice of theft does not stop Matrix Vehicle Tracking
30 June 2009
A vehicle fitted with a Matrix Vehicle Tracking unit was stolen from panelbeaters. Long after the theft, the owner reported the vehicle stolen to Matrix Vehicle Tracking. The recovery teams were immediately dispatched to search for the vehicle.
Taking a joy ride can get you arrested by Matrix Vehicle Tracking
30 June 2009
A Matrix Vehicle Tracking customer that was out of the country was notified by his son that his vehicle was stolen. The Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operations Centre was immediately notified that the vehicle was stolen and the recovery teams were dispatched.
Five hijackers did not get away with a vehicle fitted with a Matrix Vehicle Tracking unit
22 June 2009
Five armed men hijacked a Matrix Vehicle Tracking customer in the driveway in Alexandra, Sandton. As soon as the customer could, he raised the alarm with Matrix Vehicle Tracking. The Matrix Vehicle Tracking recovery teams were dispatched to search for the vehicle.
Badly stripped vehicle still recovered by Matrix Vehicle Tracking
19 June 2009
A Matrix Vehicle Tracking customer called the National Operations Centre to report a vehicle was stolen in central Krugersdorp. The Matrix Vehicle Tracking recovery teams started the search for the vehicle. The Matrix Vehicle Tracking unit in the vehicle indicated that it was moving through Roodepoort into Dobsonville in Soweto and to Jabavu.
Hijacked vehicle recovered with one suspect that claimed he bought the vehicle
18 June 2009
One of Matrix Vehicle Tracking's customers contacted the National Operations Centre to report that a vehicle was hijacked in Mabopane and that the driver of the vehicle has been admitted to hospital. The Matrix Vehicle Tracking recovery teams jumped into action and started the search to recover the vehicle.
Hijacked vehicle found in record time
18 June 2009
The Matrix Vehicle Tracking customer called in to the National Operations Centre and reported a hijacking by two armed men in Illovo, South coast near Amamzimtoti. The recovery teams started the search as the vehicle first positioned in Mabopane. The recovery team followed the signal as the vehicle moved.
Hijacked vehicle found and shot driver rescued by Matrix Vehicle Tracking
17 June 2009
The Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operations Centre was informed that a fleet customer's driver reported that the driver was hijacked in the Brits area. The Matrix Vehicle Tracking recovery teams were dispatched to recover the vehicle.
Vehicle recovered successfully by Matrix Vehicle Tracking after a house-robbery
17 June 2009
A Matrix Vehicle Tracking customer informed the National Operations Centre that a vehicle, laptop, computer box, sunglasses, gold watch, men's clothing and cell phones were taken during a house robbery in Brakpan. The Matrix Vehicle Tracking recovery teams were immediately dispatched.
CNBC interview with Stefan Joselowitz
17 June 2009
CNBC interview with MiX Telematics CEO, Stefan Joselowitz discussing positive financial results.
Get your automatically generated Logbook now with our MX3
05 June 2009
Being the most technological advanced company in the vehicle tracking industry, the Matrix Vehicle Tracking MX3 sets the standard.
INCIDENT: 03 JUNE 2009
03 June 2009
The Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operations Centre received and alarm and made contact with the customer regarding a Power Down alarm received. The Matrix Vehicle Tracking corporate customer received a call from their customer stating that the engine of the vehicle was on fire. This message was relayed to the Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operations Centre.
INCIDENT: 03 JUNE 2009
03 June 2009
A Matrix Vehicle Tracking customer made contact with the National Operations Centre to advise that his son was using his vehicle. The son was driving on the N1 freeway north when the vehicle’s clutch cable snapped.
INCIDENT: 01 JUNE 2009
01 June 2009
A Matrix Vehicle Tracking customer drove on the N4 Highway when the driver had a breakdown.
INCIDENT: 27 MAY 2009
27 May 2009
A Matrix Vehicle Tracking customer drove on Tshipo Street in Soweto when the Matrix Vehicle Tracking customer approached an intersection. A taxi came from the left-hand side and collided with the vehicle fitted with a Matrix Vehicle Tracking unit.
INCIDENT: 25 MAY 2009
25 May 2009
A Matrix Vehicle Tracking customer and daughter drove on Dann Road in Kempton Park on the way to a doctor as the child was feeling ill.
Matrix Vehicle Tracking’s Roadside Assistance always there for you
11 May 2009
A Matrix Vehicle Tracking customer advised that a driver was driving the vehicle when the driver collided with a vehicle travelling in front of him on the N4 Highway towards Pretoria.
3 Suspects arrested after hijacking during a house robbery
10 May 2009
The alarm came through to the Matrix Vehicle Tracking National Operations Centre that a vehicle was taken during a house robbery in Boksburg.
Matrix Vehicle Tracking’s Roadside Assistance always there for you
10 May 2009
A Matrix Vehicle Tracking customer was driving on the N1 Highway in Johannesburg when his vehicle’s clutch cable snapped.
Matrix Vehicle Tracking’s Crash Alert yet again saves the day for a customer
09 May 2009
A Matrix Vehicle Tracking customer was unfortunate to have lost control over the vehicle during an incident whilst driving on Grey Avenue in Johannesburg.
14 Suspects arrested after hijacking of truck fitted with a Matrix Vehicle Tracking unit
07 May 2009
A Matrix Vehicle Tracking fleet customer advised that the driver contacted him and told the owner of the vehicle that he was hijacked.
Matrix Vehicle Tracking recovers a badly stripped vehicle and arrest suspect
20 April 2009
A Matrix Vehicle Tracking customer and his passenger was hijacked in Soshanguve, Pretoria. The driver and the passenger was taken with the vehicle and driven to Lanseria where the Matrix Vehicle Tracking customer and his passenger were dropped off after being beaten by the hijackers.
