DStv Channel 403 Sunday, 12 January 2025

Cases of kidnapping surge as families prepare for holidays

CAPE TOWN - As families gear up for the festive season, recent police statistics reveal a concerning rise in kidnappings.

An average of 50 kidnappings are reported to police daily, this is according to the latest crime statistics. 

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Among those heartbreaking cases is that of six-year-old Joshlin Smith, who was kidnapped 300 days ago.

Joshlin’s story is a somber reminder of the many children who will not be home for Christmas this year.

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