British Airways pilot kidnapped while shopping in Johannesburg
A British Airways pilot was kidnapped and tortured during a shopping trip on a Johannesburg stopover. Here’s everything we know.
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Cape Town man arrested for faking a kidnapping to gamble R15 000 ransom
A Cape Town gambling addict blew his family’s rent money on gambling, then concocted a fake kidnapping to extort R15 000 from his family.
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Two illegal Zim women due in court for serial child abduction
Two Zimbabwean women, Grace and Mercy, appear in Mpumalanga court for alleged serial child abduction.
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Elon Musk father, Errol, reportedly survives kidnapping in Langebaan
Errol Musk, father of Elon, reportedly survived a kidnapping attempt in Langebaan. Here’s everything we know.
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Police make breakthrough in brazen kidnapping of a Northdale woman [video]
After a young woman was kidnapped from her Northdale home, police, aided by security footage and a local security company, arrested two suspects linked to her abusive ex-boyfriend.
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Watch: Attempted kidnapping of a Maputo businessman caught on camera [video]
A Maputo businessman narrowly escaped kidnapping outside a hotel, as onlookers intervened, disrupting the armed assailants caught on camera.
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Wits Student Lured On Grindr Rescued from Kidnapping Syndicate
A Wits student, who was lured on Grindr, was rescued from a kidnapping syndicate believed to be involved in several unsolved abduction cases.
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Iran Mathonsi: Marikana woman remanded in custody for allegedly kidnapping teen girl
Iran Mathonsi, a 43-year-old woman, was arrested for her role in the alleged kidnapping of a 17-year-old teen girl.
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Verulam passenger due in court for fabricated ‘horror’ kidnapping
An unidentified man from Verulam, KZN, Is due in court for fabricating a hijacking and kidnapping incident that wasted emergency resources.
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Have you seen Precious Oliphant? – Kimberley police up the ante in search of kidnapped toddler
Kimberley police are seeking the assistance of the public in tracking down four-year-old Precious Oliphant, who was kidnapped in Lerato Park last week.
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Will Carlee Russell be arrested? – Here are the charges she likely faces
Carlee Russell could be arrested if Alabama authorites forge ahead with pursuing these charges against the 24-year-old.
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Carlee Russell disappearance: Alabama police not buying ‘kidnapping’ claim
During a live press briefing, Alabama police poked holes into the disappearance of Carlee Russell, effectively ruling out her alleged kidnapping.
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Two suspects linked to Deon Nel disappearance to appear in court
Two suspects are due in court in connection with the disappearance of Wolmaransstad local, Deon Nel.
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Who is Gerco van Deventer? – Things to know about SA man held by Al-Qaeda [video]
Gerco van Deventer has a wife and a child he has not seen in over six years.
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Midrand kidnapping: Zim man, his wife and girlfriend arrested for botched abduction
The suspects were arrested for their involvement in the kidnapping of a Midrand businessman on 18 January 2023.
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Abidah Dekhta kidnapping: Here’s how the Rylands girl was rescued
Abidah Dekhta was held captive in a shack situated in Town 2, Khayelitsha.
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Anichka Penev: Ransom demand raises hopes she’s still alive
Anichka Penev’s family confirmed a ransom fee was demanded by kidnappers.
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Anichka Penev: Cape Town woman kidnapping caught on CCTV [video]
Anichka Penev, 35, was kidnapped outside of her husband’s plastics factory and it was all captured on CCTV.
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Watch: Cleary Park baby snatcher caught on CCTV [video]
A toddler was snatched out of her parents trolley at a grocery store in Cleary Park and the harrowing abduction attempt was caught on CCTV.
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Shanawaaz Asghar: Abducted Kensington boy still not found
Shanawaaz Asghar was snatched by six men on his way to school with his mom and two siblings.
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Watch: Sandringham High pupil claims he was kidnapped [video]
The teen claims he escaped his alleged abductors in Sandton.
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Safiyah Firoz: Mozambican student becomes latest kidnapping victim
Safiyah Firoz is the latest victim in a spate of kidnappings that have haunted locals in Beira, Mozambique.
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Woodmead police clear the air around New Cafe kidnapping rumours
The police were quick to dismiss the false claims made in the viral tweet.
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Manhunt launched for Bishop Lavis baby snatcher
This woman is sought by police for stealing a baby in Bishop Lavis.
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Gauteng police lauded for rescuing three-year-old kidnapping victim
The toddler was held hostage for four days.
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Moti brothers family denies police interdict claims
The Moti family denies filing an interdict against the police.
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Watch: Yaseen Bhiku kidnapping caught on CCTV [video]
Bhiku was kidnapped outside of his home in Lenasia after returning from mosque.
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Mayfair kidnapping: 11-year-old girl found alive
The 11-year-old girl was found at a house in Soweto.
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Nigerian Bolt driver arrested for alleged kidnapping
The foreign national’s alleged kidnapping attempt was flouted by a passer-by.
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Fordsburg man linked to kidnapping ring assassinated in broad daylight [video]
The man killed in Fordsburg, JHB, was out on bail for a kidnapping charge.