Kidnapping Kingpin Shot Dead During Shootout With SAPS, SA Praises Police As Businessman Is Rescued
- A wanted Mozambican national was killed following a shootout with police in Kempton Park on 3 September 2025
- Benoni businessman, Mohammed Bashir Ahmed Seedat, was found in a shack in Alexandra, not long after the shooting
- South Africans weighed in on the shootout and rescue, praising the police for rescuing the businessman
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Briefly News journalist Byron Pillay has dedicated a decade to reporting on the South African political landscape, crime, and social issues. He spent 10 years working for the Northern Natal Courier before transitioning to online journalism.
GAUTENG – A kidnapping kingpin has been shot dead following a shootout with the South African Police Services (SAPS) anti-kidnapping task team.
The Mozambican national, who goes by the nickname ‘Dollarman’, was shot dead near the R21 in Kempton Park on Wednesday, 3 September 2025.
The 40-year-old was listed on Mozambique’s Wanted Persons Database, Serviço Nacional de Investigação Criminal (SERNIC).
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Dollarman wanted for crimes in South Africa and Mozambique
According to SAPS National Spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, the kidnapping kingpin is wanted in both South Africa and Mozambique.
In his home country, he was a wanted person for several kidnapping for ransom cases, while in South Africa, he was allegedly involved in numerous crimes.
“In South Africa, he was also linked to at least five kidnapping-for-ransom cases, as well as other crimes, including housebreaking, carjacking, and possession of unlicensed firearms," Mathe stated.
Benoni businessman rescued during operation
The operation which resulted in the Mozambican national’s death, also led to the rescue of a Benoni businessman.
Mohammed Bashir Ahmed Seedat was rescued by police and private security personnel in the early hours of Thursday, 4 September 2025.
The 42-year-old was traced to a shack in Alexandra shortly after midnight on Thursday. He has since been reunited with his family.
Seedat was kidnapped on the morning of 23 July 2025, following a business robbery. He was grabbed by armed men at his business, Rynfield Drapers & Outfitters.
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South Africans praise police officers online
Social media users praised the police officers for their efforts in not only rescuing the businessman but also in apprehending a wanted criminal.
Koenehelo Yalezo stated:
“Well done, SAPS members, your hard work and dedication are an inspiration to us all. Keep fighting crime💪.”
Vikimpi Mngomezulu added:
“Wow, this is great. Congratulations SAPS. Our prayers were with the businessman.”
Mongie Mekgwe said:
“Now, lately, the police force’s dignity is restored. You are winning our trust. Proud of you.”
Romeo Iv Majoqo noted:
“It’s the third crime I have read about that's actually been solved this morning. SAPS are working really hard nowadays.”
Siyabulela Maboye said:
“Great news indeed. SAPS is working overtime these days. We hope even those who are still useless will catch up.”
Thami Velemani added:
“I'm starting to have hope in our SAPS members. At least from June this year, there has been some good news about them. They are doing their jobs. Well done. They must not let politics get involved with their work.”
Tsheko Mokoena stated:
“Thank you, men and women in blue. Well done.”
Other stories of kidnapped people being rescued
There has been a surge of kidnapping cases in South Africa, but Briefly News reported that many have happy endings where the victims are rescued.
- In March 2025, five men were arrested after an Ethiopian businessman was rescued in Kensington, Johannesburg.
- A kidnapped American pastor was rescued in April 2025 in Gqeberha, after a dramatic shootout.
- Kamogelo Baukudi was rescued by police 22 days after he was kidnapped in Bloemfontein in June 2025.
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