EASTERN CAPE – On Thursday, 26 September 2024, a kidnapping breakthrough by an intelligence driven operation consisting of Cash-In-Transit Interim Team of the Hawks, Tactical Response Team (TRT), Crime Intelligence (CI), Provincial Tracing Team and Hostage Negotiators, where two (2) victims were reportedly released by their kidnappers due to the pressure exerted upon the suspects by the police. The victims were held hostage and released after eight days.
It alleged that a 39 year old victim was accosted by unidentified suspects whilst she was driving a Toyota Fortuner traveling to Umngazi Resort Port St John’s on 20 September 2024. On another incident, a 34-year-old victim was also accosted by unidentified suspects on 17 September 2024 between Barkley East and Elliot.
The investigations by the joint team ensued, where the police were working around the clock. As a result, the victims were allegedly dropped off by a white Toyota single cab bakkie nearby Sulenkama Police Station. Both victims were released unharmed but traumatised and were taken to health care facility for medical assistance. The investigations are still underway.
The Provincial Head of the Hawks Major General Mboiki Obed Ngwenya is pleased and applauded the joint team for making sure that the victims were released unharmed and reunited with their families.
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A Priest was seated next to Van Der Merwe on a flight to Brakpan.
After the plane was airborne, drink orders were taken.
Van Der Merwe asked for a Rum and Coke, which was brought and placed before him.
The flight attendant then asked the priest if he would like a drink.
He replied in disgust \”I\’d rather be savagely raped by a dozen whores than let liquor touch my lips.\”
Van Der Merwe then handed his drink back to the attendant and said \”Me too, I didn\’t know we had a choice.\”
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