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Abductions are one of the main sources of income for terrorists in Africa. Recently a South African paramedic was freed in Mali after being held for more than six years. His release is down to one man who worked tirelessly to secure his freedom.
The gallery couldn’t afford the price, of just under £20,000
In 2017 van Deventer was seized in Libya, sold to militant Islamists in Mali and released after 6 years at the end of 2023.
Van Deventer, who was seized in November 2017 and released in December 2023, is the longest-held South African hostage.
The 48-year-old on Tuesday spoke to CapeTalk about his six-year kidnapping ordeal.