This American girl came to SA and did an anti-hijacking course for the NY Post
Paula Froelich explains to the American audience what hijacking means in South Africa. She also mentioned that there are an estimated 140 000 hijackings and car thefts in SA every year. That is alarming but not something we didn’t know. Especially with the new crime stats that have been released.
“The problem is so bad that “Hijacking Hotspot” signs have been placed all over the country along stretches of highway that attract carjackers.” She says.
“Not one to take things lying down — or just wait for a carjacker to sneak up behind me — I decided to call the Adrenalin Driving Academy and see what they could teach me. “
Paula even posted a little video of her experience. And she clearly enjoyed it, ”
It was heaven. As in OH MY GOD I WANT TO DO IT AGAIN RIGHT NOW heaven. Next time I go, I’m signing up for the offensive driving course, which shows you how to jam your way out of a blockade (real-life bumper-car style!), ram other cars, and possibly bang your way into the right spot during Christmas shopping at the mall. I also want a loop or five on the slanted racetrack around the Gerotek facilities. Because holy cow, did that look like heaven.
Seriously. If you go to South Africa, call K.T. and strap in. Because it is just that much fun.”
Read her full story here.