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 closely monitoring roads amid bad rainy weather

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JOHANNESBURG - The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) is urging all motorists to exercise extreme caution while driving due to the continuous rainfall currently affecting the City of Johannesburg. 

The wet weather conditions are creating hazardous driving situations and significantly reducing visibility, warned JMPD spokesperson Superintendent Xolani Fihla.

"We received reports of one fatal accident on the N1 North after Winnie Mandela Drive. Two left lanes were affected, resulting in heavy traffic congestion extending back to Malibongwe Drive. There was also a crash on the N1 North/N12 Misgund Interchange in Devland. The left lane was blocked," he said.

"On the M1 South, there are heavy delays from Grayston Drive in Sandton towards Athol Oaklands Road in Melrose."

Furthermore, Fihla said they have received reports of localised flooding along Main Road near the Jukskei River between Lonehill and Midrand. Motorists are advised to avoid this area and exercise caution when driving through any flooded areas. Do not attempt to drive through floodwaters of unknown depth.

"The JMPD is closely monitoring the situation across the city and deploying officers to affected areas to manage traffic flow and assist motorists," he said.

RULES TO APPLY DURING WET WEATHER 

* We urge all drivers to reduce the vehicle speed to account for slippery road conditions and reduced visibility.

 * Increase the following distance to allow extra space between your vehicle and the car in front of you.

 * Ensure your headlights are switched on, even during daylight hours, to improve visibility.

 * Be vigilant and pay close attention to your surroundings, and be prepared for unexpected hazards.

 * Avoid flooded areas and do not attempt to drive through floodwaters. Find an alternative route.

 * Expect delays and remain calm and courteous to other drivers.


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