Ekurhuleni warns impounded cars may be sold after 120 day deadline

The City of Ekurhuleni has warned it may sell impounded vehicles if owners fail to collect them within 120 days of notification.

This follows a call for owners to retrieve vehicles held by the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) between December 8th and January 27th.

Authorities say the move is part of efforts to clear overcrowded pounds and recover costs linked to enforcement operations.

EMPD spokesperson, Kelebogile Thepa, says the vehicles were seized for various offences across the city.

“To claim these vehicles, the owners or authorised persons will have to pay the outstanding impoundment, towing, storage, administration and any associated costs. Proof of ownership must be provided such as vehicle registration documents, an identification card for the owner or collector and valid photo identification. If a vehicle remains uncollected and the costs remain unpaid, the city will proceed to dispose it to recover costs incurred.”