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Eight arrested for the murder and kidnapping of a Gauteng estate agent

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Four suspects arrested for kidnapping Indian businessman

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Man arrested for kidnapping and murder

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Eight arrested for the murder and kidnapping of a Gauteng estate agent

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Four suspects arrested for kidnapping Indian businessman

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Man arrested for kidnapping and murder

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#BringBackAmahle: Awareness march planned for missing eight-year-old

By Cheryl Kahla15-04-2019 19:53

Amahle Thabethe, an eight-year-old girl from Tsakane in Ekurhuleni, went missing on 4 April.

KZN Police Commissioner applauds swift arrest of Mooi River robber suspects
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Limpopo police on the hunt for baby snatcher, appeal to public

By James Richardson30-03-2019 20:59

Police have launched a manhunt for a woman believed to has abducted a six month old baby in Limpopo.

KZN Police Commissioner applauds swift arrest of Mooi River robber suspects
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Courageous 14-year-old teen escapes kidnappers in Hilton

By Cheryl Kahla19-01-2019 15:25

A Grade nine pupil was out cycling on Tuesday when two men forced him into their car.

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Watch: Two Centurion women dragged from car and kidnapped [video]

By Cheryl Kahla15-11-2018 14:49

Two women were kidnapped on Wednesday 14 November from Jewel Beetle Street in Raslouw, Centurion.

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Accused kidnapper in Miguel Louw case attacked in court

By Andile Sicetsha17-10-2018 15:31

Many would believe he deserved more than an umbrella beat down.

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“He was kidnapped by whites,” – Authorities on the kidnapping of Africa’s youngest billionaire

By AFP11-10-2018 15:21

Mohammed Dewji is the first in Tanzania to have ever graced the coveted cover of Forbes magazine.

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Burkina Faso kidnapping: Dirco share four essential safety tips for South Africans

By Tom Head26-09-2018 10:45

Dirco has moved to remind South Africans how to properly prepare for overseas travel, after one of our own was kidnapped in Burkina Faso.

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Kidnapped Cape Town businessman returns home

By Luke Daniel18-09-2018 09:23

Liyaqat Parker has been reunited with his family.

Shiraz Gathoo
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Shiraz Gathoo: Businessman released by kidnappers after six-month ordeal

By Tom Head29-08-2018 09:26

In March, Shiraz Gathoo was pulled over by a fake police roadblock, where his kidnappers forced him into their vehicle.

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Police investigating reports of child abductions in Zonnebloem

By Luke Daniel16-08-2018 14:17

According to reports, children are being abducted and drugged.

Andre Hanekom
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Andre Hanekom recovering after traumatic kidnapping ordeal

By Siviwe Breakfast08-08-2018 14:30

After the horrific ordeal, the businessman is now on the road to recovery.

Andre Hanekom
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“Abducted” SA father found alive in Mozambique

By Siviwe Breakfast03-08-2018 16:19

Hanekom is accused of terrorism and is under heavy military guard.

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Kingpin believed to be behind SA business kidnappings extradited

By Nic Andersen03-08-2018 12:01

A major breakthrough?

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Four people arrested after carrying out “forced abortion” on pregnant kidnapping victim

By Nic Andersen25-07-2018 16:45

Sadly, this really did happen…

Kwa-Zulu Natal: A joyful mothe
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Kwa-Zulu Natal: A joyful mother reunites with her unharmed baby who went missing

By Andile Sicetsha11-07-2018 07:03

The ecstatic KZN woman who lost her baby can believe in the good of this world again. The baby has been found, unharmed and in good health.

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Cape Town kidnapping: Family pleads for businessman’s release

By Nic Andersen10-07-2018 16:58

The family is desperate for help.

Cape Town kidnapping
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Concerns raised as prominent Cape Town businessman kidnapped

By Nic Andersen09-07-2018 14:20

The second prominent kidnapping in the last few days.

Prasa
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Outcry as chair of Prasa board kidnapped after hijacking

By Nic Andersen07-07-2018 19:56

The Minister says it was intimidation related to state capture…

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Bitcoin Kidnapping latest: Child found alive by Police after suspects taken in

By Nic Andersen24-05-2018 17:54

A fantastic development!

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Bitcoin Kidnapping: Local criminals demand currency as ransom for 13-year-old

By Nic Andersen22-05-2018 18:08

The kidnappers demanded Bitcoin be paid into their wallet.

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Kidnapped baby Eden Laird found unharmed in Gauteng

By Peter Church05-05-2018 08:57

Wonderful news the baby is found and been taken to hospital for a medical. Arrests have been made.

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Search for suspected kidnapped Joburg baby draws public support

By Nic Andersen03-05-2018 13:58

The stuff of nightmares.

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Four men arrested in KZN after kidnapping teen for marriage

By Nic Andersen04-01-2018 16:05

Crime is crime and kidnapping is kidnapping, but the fact that these men went after this teen specifically for marriage? We have the details.

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Immigrant held for ransom at the Zim/SA border

By Ground Up13-10-2017 13:12

Malawian man tells mysterious story of bus passengers kidnapped crossing into South Africa and forced to pay R2,500 to be released.

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Shocking footage of attempted kidnapping in Auckland Park goes viral [video]

By Siviwe Breakfast12-09-2017 11:09

South Africa’s women aren’t safe.

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