Kidnapping
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Families demand answers in missing men cases
Families of Quinton Plaatjies and Loay Khayat seek answers regarding their disappearances, criticising police investigation efforts for accountability.
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Kidnapping crisis grips Gauteng as 27 victims targeted daily
An alarming kidnapping epidemic is sweeping across Gauteng, with an average of 27 people abducted and robbed or held for ransom every day.
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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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Investigation continues into kidnapping of Vosloorus businessman found alive
Police have vowed to continue investigating the kidnapping of a Vosloorus spaza shop owner who was found alive nearly a month after his disappearance.
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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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Alleged kidnappers of Bangladeshi businessman remanded in custody
Police rescued Bangladeshi businessman during the arrests of suspected armed kidnappers following his abduction from this family home near Petrus Steyn in the Free State.
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Hawks investigate kidnapping of 22-year-old woman in Gelvandale
The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) are investigating a case of kidnapping after a 22-year-old woman was allegedly kidnapped in Gqeberha yesterday.
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Minnie kidnapping: Case moved to Regional Court after investigation concludes
Two suspects charged with kidnapping Theresa Minnie for R10 million ransom appeared in court, with one abandoning bail while the other seeks bail application.
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