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Two alarming kidnapping-for-ransom cases have rocked the Western Cape's scenic winelands region. An elderly British national and a young woman were abducted in separate incidents in Robertson and Stellenbosch late last week, according to police reports. Both victims are being held for ransom, sparking widespread concern and a focused investigation by law enforcement.
Then, in another kidnapping, a 20-year-old woman left a restaurant in Plein Street, Stellenbosch at about 2:40 AM to walk to her residence nearby when she was grabbed by two men who stopped their vehicle and drove off with her. “The suspects demanded a ransom from the family of the hostage. The family immediately paid the money and the victim was released on Friday.” A case of kidnapping and extortion was opened for investigation.
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