Kidnapped businessman rescued, wanted Mozambican kidnapper fatally wounded

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KEMPTON PARK - The South African Police Service (SAPS) Anti-Kidnapping Task Team has safely reunited an Indian businessman with his family following a shootout with an alleged mastermind behind the businessman’s kidnapping. The businessman was found in Alexandra in a shack shortly after midnight on Thursday, 04 September 2025. His rescue follows a shooting in which the alleged mastermind behind his kidnapping was shot and killed during confrontation with police officers near the R21 in Kempton Park on Wednesday evening. The suspect who goes by the nickname “Dollarman” is a wanted kidnapping kingpin in both SA and in Mozambique. He is on SERNIC which is Mozambique’s wanted persons database where he was a wanted for several kidnapping for ransoms cases. In SA he was also linked to at least five kidnapping for ransom cases as well as other cases of housebreaking, carjacking and possession of unlicensed firearms. From July 2021 to date more than 337 kidnappers have been arrest...
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JMPD arrests over 300 motorists for excessive speeding

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JMPD arrests over 300 motorists for excessive speeding


Joburg - The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) has ramped up its operations across the city to combat lawlessness, enhance road safety, and address the alarming rate of serious and fatal accidents.

From 01 December 2024 to 05 January 2025, a total of 512 motorists were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI). Additionally, the JMPD High-Speed Unit apprehended 364 motorists for excessive speeding.

According to JMPD spokesperson Superintendent Xolani Fihla, Region F, which includes the Joburg CBD, Hillbrow, Yeoville, Kensington, Berea, Mayfair, Turffontein, Rossetenville, and surrounding areas, recorded the highest number of DUI arrests, with over 300 motorists apprehended. Region D, covering Soweto, followed closely with over 100 arrests.

"Driving under the influence of alcohol poses significant dangers not only to the driver but also to other road users. Impaired judgment, slowed reaction times, and diminished coordination greatly increase the risk of accidents, injuries, and fatalities."

"Excessive speeding is equally as dangerous. It drastically reduces a driver’s ability to respond to unforeseen circumstances, such as pedestrians, cyclists, or other vehicles, significantly increasing the severity of potential crashes," Fihla warned.

He further said these arrests serve as a stark reminder of the serious consequences associated with these offences. Driving under the influence and excessive speeding can lead to the loss of life, severe injuries, and legal repercussions, including fines, imprisonment, and the suspension or revocation of driving licenses. Additionally, accidents can have devastating emotional and psychological impacts on victims, their families, and the broader community.

"The JMPD will continue its intensified operations, focusing on high-visibility patrols, roadblocks, stop-and-searches, and targeted enforcement in high-risk areas, in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies and the community." 

The JMPD urges all road users to exercise caution, adhere to traffic laws, and prioritize road safety.

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