kidnapping

Durban mother due in court for child abduction

The mother of a month-old baby and three others will appear in court in Durban Magistrate’s Court on Monday, facing a charge of abduction. The woman claimed that her baby was kidnapped in the Durban CBD on Friday while she was breastfeeding the infant. The office of Acting Police Commissioner[…]

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No sign of CT businessman 2 months after kidnapping

Nearly two months have gone by since Cape Town businessman Naushad Deshmukh was allegedly snatched from outside his Athlone business, yet there is still no trace of him. Police spokesperson Sergeant Noloyiso Rwexana confirmed that the search for him continues. On Thursday it was business as usual at Khan’s, his[…]

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Police reservist arrested for kidnapping of CT businessman

A police reservist from Goodwood was arrested on Thursday morning in connection with the kidnapping of a Lotus River businessman. The South African man is the fifth suspect arrested in connection with the incident. Ntombikhoni Mgxekwa, also a South African, and Pakistanis Haseem Khalied, Zibi Jahazab and Muhammad Yaqoob appeared[…]

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Police investigating kidnapping of Athlone businessman

Western Cape police have declined to comment on the kidnapping of an Athlone businessman, saying the case is “sensitive”. Naushaad Khan, the owner of Khan’s Punjabis, was the victim of an armed robbery and kidnapping on Monday night. According to police, the 46 year old businessman and his 51 year[…]

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Mdluli expected back in court

Former Crime Intelligence boss Richard Mdluli and former policeman Mthembeni Mthunzi are expected to appear in court on Monday on charges relating to the 1999 kidnapping and murder of Oupa Ramogibe‚ who was married to Mdluli’s former lover Tshidi Buthelezi. Previously Mdluli denied claims that he had kept two dockets,[…]

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No truth to kidnapping rumours: police

A string of messages doing the rounds on social media warning that children are being kidnapped in suburbs on the Cape Flats is sowing panic amongst parents. This week alone, VOC News received several Whatsapp messages stating that kids are being abducted, but have been unable to obtain any eyewitness[…]

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#Zephany Nurse trial begins

After 19 long years, the truth about Zephany Nurse’s kidnapping might finally be revealed. The trial of the woman who allegedly snatched baby Zephany from a hospital two decades ago is set to begin in the Western Cape High Court on Monday. The 51-year-old suspect, who may not be named[…]

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Zephany must learn to trust and love again: expert

Biological connections are not enough for children to love people – what is important is the spiritual and emotional connection.  So says an international consultant in Human Education and Development, Edris Khamissa commenting on the fascinating story of Zephany Nurse which has captured the imaginations of South Africans. Zephany Nurse,[…]

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