‘NATIONAL SPORT’
KIDNAPPING is weaving itself into the fabric of crime in South Africa, often in combination with other crimes.
According to national police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, 3 841 cases were reported between April and June, often in conjunction with extortion, hijacking or rape.
Private investigator Brad Nathanson, who calls it a “national sport”, believes many cases are not even reported to police and that the statistics are likely higher.
“People often ask for huge amounts and then settle for far lower amounts,” said Nathanson.
