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The Eastern Cape Hawks have confirmed that a ransom has been demanded for the release of the kidnapped Gqeberha teacher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Hawks spokesperson, Warrant Officer Ndiphiwe Mhlakuvana, said, “The reports indicated that the suspects demanded a ransom; the matter is being investigated by the Hawks,” he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Monday, PE Express<\/em> reported<\/a> on the kidnapping of a Gqeberha teacher, which took place on the school premises at Happydale Special School, Algoa Park. SAPS spokesperson, Captain Andre Beetge, confirmed that a 45-year-old female staff member was kidnapped by at least three male suspects upon her arrival at the school in her grey Toyota Fortuner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Teacher kidnapped at Happydale Special School.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

“The suspects, using a white Toyota Corolla, forcefully took her into their vehicle and fled the scene,” Beetge added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is urged to contact Detective Warrant Officer Mike Joni, at 071 475 1891 or Crime Stop at 08600 10111.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a developing story.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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