Kidnapping
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Editorial | Joslin: Is the state at fault too?
Statistics are scant, but the foster care system in South Africa has its fair share of critics. There is a severe backlog, inadequate resources and a shortage of trained foster…
Free Kizza Besigye and give democracy in Uganda a chance
The veteran politician was abducted in Kenya, apparently by Ugandan intelligence officers
Charges dropped against one accused in Joshlin Smith case
The state says the matter is ready to be transferred to the high court
Joshlin Smith: Case of missing six-year-old to be tried in the high court
The case against the suspects in Joshlin’s disappearance, including her mother, has been held over to 16 September for further investigation
Search for Joshlin Smith has reached international shores
Police Minister Bheki Cele said the police service is working with Interpol and other organisations after a tip-off that the child could be overseas This content is restricted to…
Joshlin Smith: More blood-stained clothes sent for testing
Police confirmed that the items were found in a drain over the weekend, near the home of the six-year-old
Joshlin Smith: Accused abandons bail application
Police say information regarding the alleged confession will only be disclosed in court
Community clings to hope that Joshlin Smith will be found alive
Police have dismissed rumours that the six-year-old was kidnapped for muthi, saying there was no evidence of this
Court convicts serial rapist who stalked teens on South Coast
Sakhile Bhekisisa Mhlungu cruised the streets of small KZN towns over two years, in broad daylight, searching for victims
Kidnapping for ransom surges in South Africa
Criminals treat abduction and extortion as a business transaction and wealthy individuals increasingly insure against it
How to tackle the rise in kidnappings, human trafficking in South Africa
South African victims as well as people from the rest of Africa and Southeast and East Asia are taken to the Middle East, the US and Europe
Victim’s DNA speaks beyond the grave: Court finds accused guilty of Tazné van Wyk murder
Moyhdian Pangkaeker found guilty on 21 charges including rape, murder and kidnapping of the eight year old girl
SA kidnappings surge to over 1 000 a month in 2022
The number of kidnappings in South Africa has been increasing sharply over the past year
Crime Intelligence boss embroiled in new attempted murder case
Despite being on trial for murder, kidnapping and torture, Colonel Ismael Dawood still commands the kidnapping task team
‘Rogue’ intelligence cop moved to kidnapping unit
Colonel Ismael Dawood, who is part of the crack kidnapping task team, faces murder, kidnapping and extortion charges