An Action SA politician and a female colleague were hijacked and kidnapped last night, 07 May 2024 at around 20:00, in Olievenhoutbosch. The victims were found just before midnight in Benoni and they have been safely reunited with their families.
SAPS Olievenhoutbosch received a complaint of a hijacking and kidnapping and immediately activated the necessary resources, including members from the SAPS Tracing team, Organised Crime Investigation, Matrix vehicle tracking company as well as a Netstar helicopter.
The victims were hijacked and forced into their vehicle, a Toyota Hilux. The suspects drove away with the victims and dropped them off in Benoni area.
Investigations are underway to trace the vehicle and the suspects.
