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

Four suspects
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Four suspects arrested for kidnapping Indian businessman

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Man arrested for kidnapping and murder

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

Four suspects
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Four suspects arrested for kidnapping Indian businessman

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Man arrested for kidnapping and murder

WATCH: Durban man fights back against kidnappers
KwaZulu-Natal

WATCH: Durban man fights back against kidnappers

By Corné van Zyl27-07-2022 09:59

This is what we want to see! WATCH as a Durban man fights back when three armed kidnappers recently pounced.

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Mpumalanga

Two women and toddler survive kidnapping ordeal, manhunt launched

By Thabo Baloyi22-07-2022 04:12

According to Mpumalanga police, the kidnapping victims, including an 18-month-old girl, were freed in the wee hours on Wednesday

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Eastern Cape

Mthatha families need answers as loved ones remain missing for MONTHS

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty21-07-2022 21:47

The families of four individuals who were abducted in Mthatha are concerned over the cases and rise in kidnappings in the area.

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News

Cuba kidnapping: Dhlomo asks for lesser punishment for accused

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty15-07-2022 19:05

An SA student in Cuba accused of kidnapping was suspended and Deputy Health Minister Dr Dhlomo wants his punishment to be lighter.

Johannesburg mother
News

Johannesburg mother kidnapped at her workplace -RELEASED

By Corné van Zyl03-07-2022 10:53

The mother who was grabbed, pushed into car, and kidnapped while entering her place of work in Johannesburg has been RELEASED.

Ismail Rajah, Cape Town businessman, 69-year-old kidnapped, four men with AK-47s, Good Hope Construction, Parrow, Western Cape, two South Africans, two Mozambican nationals, four arrested
News

Ismail Rajah: End to kidnapping HELL after businessman held for 111 days

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty29-06-2022 13:34

It’s been 111 days but Cape Town businessman Ismail Rajah has been found after he was kidnapped and held for ransom.

Johannesburg mother
News

WATCH: Johannesburg mother grabbed and kidnapped at workplace

By Corné van Zyl29-06-2022 12:49

A mother was grabbed, pushed into car, and kidnapped as she was entering her place of work in Johannesburg on Tuesday. Watch video here.

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Refiloe Malope: Gauteng cop ARRESTED in connection with kidnapping

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty23-06-2022 11:23

A 40-year-old Gauteng-based SAPS officer has been arrested in connection with the kidnapping of 31-year-old Limpopo native Refiloe Malope.

Shireen Essop
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Suspect caught with property belonging to kidnapping victim Shireen Essop

By Storm Simpson23-06-2022 09:02

Detectives tracked down a 28-year-old man and arrested for possession of stolen property believed to be that of kidnapping victim Shireen Essop. He is due in court on Thursday.

woman Limpopo
Mpumalanga

Graskop: Two teenage boys kidnapped, three suspects arrested

By Thabo Baloyi22-06-2022 05:00

Mpumalanga police say the two boys, aged 15, had injuries to their bodies and appeared to be in an altered state when they were found

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News

Kidnapped man found dead in Kimberley – manhunt launched for suspects

By Storm Simpson21-06-2022 16:54

An alleged kidnapping victim was found dead near the same road he was taken from on Saturday. His stolen vehicle was found along the road the night before.

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Free State

Two kidnapped during a business robbery in Welkom

By Nokwanda Ncwane18-06-2022 08:54

Police have urged anyone with information to come forward after two people were kidnapped by armed robbers in Welkom.

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SAPS free kidnapped Kraaifontein man found in heavily guarded shack

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty12-06-2022 16:24

SAPS in the Western Cape followed information about a kidnapped man who was at a guarded shack in Philippi before freeing him.

Pretoria businessman
News

Seven arrested in connection with Pretoria businessman’s kidnapping

By Nthabiseng Madumo08-06-2022 22:21

The Pretoria businessman was snatched from his business premises in Hercules on Saturday and was rescued on Tuesday.

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Mpumalanga

Two Mpumalanga KIDNAPPED women found alive

By Nthabiseng Madumo07-06-2022 14:14

Police are searching for suspects involved after two young women were allegedly kidnapped over the weekend.

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Gauteng

Crime stats: Gauteng leads in sharp increase of kidnapping cases in SA

By Nokwanda Ncwane03-06-2022 16:12

SA has seen a sharp increase of kidnapping cases reported to the SAPS in the first three months of 2022., according to latest crime stats.

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News

WATCH | Fake news led to death of an innocent man [Video]

By Ramadhani Kusaga01-06-2022 19:53

Need your news quickly? Watch daily News in a minute videos from The South African YouTube page for all that you really need to know!

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WATCH | Man burnt to death in mob justice attack in Cape Town [Video]

By Ramadhani Kusaga31-05-2022 16:41

Need your news quickly? Watch daily News in a minute videos from The South African YouTube page for all that you really need to know!

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Mpumalanga

Nkomazi: Woman KIDNAPPED while waiting for taxi, manhunt launched

By Thabo Baloyi24-05-2022 15:18

Mpumalanga police say the woman was later released after her kidnapping on Monday evening, but the suspects took her cellphone

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Two alleged kidnappers who demanded R1m for 13-year-old boy arrested

By Storm Simpson20-05-2022 12:38

The victim was allegedly kidnapped on Wednesday. The next day he was rescued and R90 000 in ransom was recovered, said the Hawks.

eight-year-old KZN shot
KwaZulu-Natal

KZN woman, 21, allegedly THREW child, 4, into a river

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty20-05-2022 11:02

A 21-year-old KZN woman has appeared in court on charges of kidnapping and attempted murder for allegedly throwing a child into a river.

Military Veterans
News

Hostage drama: Why case against military vets was WITHDRAWN

By Thabo Baloyi19-05-2022 06:00

The 53 military veterans were arrested in October 2021 after they allegedly held two ministers and a deputy minister against their will

Military Veterans
News

Ministers’ hostage drama: Case against military veterans WITHDRAWN

By Thabo Baloyi18-05-2022 06:00

In October 2021, dozens of military veterans held two ministers and a deputy minister against their will and were subsequently arrested

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11 suspects sentenced to jail for maintaining an ‘underworld prison’

By Agence France-Presse12-05-2022 14:44

11 suspects sentenced to jail for maintaining an underworld prison with a torture chamber inside shipping containers, Dutch court Wednesday.

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Gauteng

Woodmead “kidnappings” keep SA wary as police warn against fake news

By Nathan Craig11-05-2022 12:36

Police are warning against the spread of fake news while Mzansi remains suspicious of Woodmead “kidnappings”.

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