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UPDATE: Woman who was allegedly kidnapped for ransom of R3,000 returns home

Zine Mtshayisa, 30, has arrived home safely after allegedly being kidnapped in La Mercy, KZN, shortly after leaving her place of work.

News Crime and Courts
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Police rescue Pakistani businessman and arrest four alleged kidnappers

In a daring operation, Gauteng police rescue a kidnapped Pakistani businessman and apprehend four suspects.

News Crime and Courts
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Soweto woman arrested for allegedly staging her own kidnapping to extort R200,000 from family

A Soweto woman, 23, was arrested for faking her kidnapping and extorting R200,000 from her family.

News Crime and Courts
Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Woman arrested for allegedly staging her kidnapping to extort money from her boyfriend

An East London woman who allegedly staged her kidnapping for financial gain is expected to appear in court on Thursday.

News South Africa Eastern Cape
Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published