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Cop fears accused in Ethiopian kidnapping case could skip country

A police officer has pleaded with the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court not to grant bail to two Ethiopian nationals and a local man charged with kidnapping an Ethiopian businessman.

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'43 days of hell': Businessman describes conditions in captivity after Joburg kidnapping ordeal

An emotional Ethiopian businessman has described his days being held for ransom by kidnappers as '43 days of hell'.

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Alleged kidnapping syndicate in Joburg known for 'torture and demanding ransoms', court hears

The Johannesburg Magistrate's Court has heard how six men, including two Ethiopians, allegedly kidnapped a businessman and demanded a R3 million ransom.

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Bail hearing of 3 men alleged to be part of kidnapping syndicate postponed

The bail application of three men accused of being part of a kidnapping syndicate could not go ahead on Thursday because their lawyer was absent.

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Wife of Ethiopian businessman's alleged kidnapper 'tried to bribe' cop

The sergeant says the woman called him on WhatsApp and said they must talk about the matter as her husband had sent her to offer the money

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