A close collaboration between members of the SAPS and SANDF resulted in the rescue of seven people, including toddlers, who had been kidnapped in Mpumalanga.
The seven were rescued before their vehicle could be smuggled into neighbouring Mozambique, through the Lebombo borderline.
“According to information, an elderly woman was taking her six family members to their grandparents’ place,” Mpumalanga police spokesperson, Brigadier Selvy Mohlala said.
As the family were about to leave the house on Tuesday night, four armed assailants arrived and allegedly forced the family members into their family vehicle, a Toyota Fortuner.
“They were held hostage, then driven into the bushes towards the border,” said Mohlala. “The team (SAPS, SANDF) jointly managed to rescue the victims and the vehicle was recovered.” | Mercury Correspondent…