Bail ruling expected in Kriel kidnapping case

KRIEL - Seven suspects accused of kidnapping a Mpumalanga teen are back at the Kriel magistrate's court.

The four women and three men aged between 21 and 42 were arrested last month. 

They are believed to have kidnapped a 14-year-old girl from her school.

Three of the accused are well-known in the town, and residents say crime has decreased since their arrest.

The court is expected to make a ruling on bail on Wednesday.

• eNCA's Hloni Mtimkulu has more.