2 Teenagers Kidnapped Outside High School in Brits, Manhunt Launched for 3 Suspects

• The South African Police Service is on the hunt for three suspects who kidnapped two teenagers from the North West on 6 March
• The incident took place as the teenagers, believed to be from a wealthy family, were kidnapped while on their way to school
• South Africans were stunned and remarked that the country had become lawless and unsafe for children

Tebogo Mokwena, a Briefly News current affairs journalist in Johannesburg, South Africa, covered police investigations and court cases at Daily Sun for over three years. Do you have a hard news story you would like to share? Email tebogo.mokwena@briefly.co.za with CA in the subject line.

NORTHWEST– The South African Police Service has appealed to the public to help in providing information that could lead to the discovery of two teenagers who were kidnapped in Brits, North West on 6 March.

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2 teenagers kidnapped in Brits

According to eNCA, the two teenagers were kidnapped outside of a school in Brits. It is alleged that the two teenagers were travelling to school when the suspects crashed into their car and took them. The police have called on the public to assist them in catching them by giving information that could lead to the apprehension of the suspects.

South Africans react to the kidnapping

Netizens on Facebook shared the views they had about the kidnapping, some feeling like it is becoming dangerous for children.

Shaun Mroza Malele said:

It's time to fire the minister of police."

Eunice Foster was stunned.

"Holding kids for ransom while they are innocent."

Ajay Mahlalela Alfred said:

"South Africa is becoming worse in crime. Kids can't play outside the house without any worry. Kids are no longer able to play freely because thugs are hungry for heinous acts."

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John Nkhumise said:

"Lawless country."

Nico Monnaar said:

"Bheki Cele is buying a new hat for the press conference because that is all he does."

SAPS arrest 7 men accused of using Grindr to kidnap

In a similar article, Briefly News reported that the SAPS arrested seven men who were accused of using Grindr to kidnap for ransom.

This was after the police rescued a Wits University student who was kidnapped for a ransom of R30,000.

South Africans expressed relief that the suspects were apprehended.

Source: Briefly News