Kidnapping
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Bail denied for Hawks officer in serious organised crimes case
A Hawks officer accused in an alleged kidnapping case has been denied bail, with the magistrate citing cellphone evidence, police files and links to co-accused.
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Bail for police officer linked to Gqeberha organised crimes postponed
A serving police officer accused of kidnappings and extortion in Gqeberha briefly appeared in court for his bail application, postponed until Wednesday.
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Hawks arrest kidnapping suspect in Bizana
Hawks arrest 36-year-old suspect in connection with a ransom kidnapping in Bizana, Eastern Cape. Investigations continue to trace further suspects.
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Kidnapped victim rescued, two suspects arrested in KwaZakhele
Two suspects aged 21 and 23 were arrested in KwaZakhele after SAPS rescued a hijack victim from a vehicle’s boot and recovered stolen property worth R145,000.
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Prosecutor murder case becomes kidnapping and extortion trial
The murder case of slain prosecutor Tracy Brown has grown to six suspects and shifted to kidnapping and extortion charges at the Gqeberha Regional Court.
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Abigail Prins: Aunt, boyfriend in custody as murder case of niece postponed
Christine Prins and Teboho Ramanki remain in custody after their bail application was delayed again for judicare assignment.
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Man who left victim deaf jailed 25 years for assault and kidnapping in Patensie
Patensie man Nceba Khonkco (41) was sentenced for assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm and kidnapping on 4 May 2026.
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Hawks recover R800k in kidnapping case involving fake police officers
The Hawks and NPA have recovered over R800,000 linked to a kidnapping case involving suspects allegedly posing as police officers.
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Abigail Prins: Defence attorney seeks accused separation in Motherwell kidnapping, murder case
Motherwell aunt Christine Prins appeared in court today with boyfriend following the alleged kidnapping of niece Abigail before child’s death.
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Kidnapped Gqeberha woman safely returned after 11 days
After being kidnapped and allegedly held for ransom for 11 days, Beyoncé Cairncross has finally been reunited with her family.
