Police rescue man kidnapped during house robbery in Potchefstroom, five arrests made
Five men implicated in a series of grave offences - including house robbery, kidnapping and extortion - have been arrested by police in Potchefstroom .
Police spokesperson Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said the men were arrested on Friday following a house robbery in Extension 6, Khuma, the night before. During the robbery, the gun-wielding men threatened a woman, before escaping with R6 500 in cash and her 19-year-old son, along with his cellphone.South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.
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