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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SAPSET Student Leadership Camp prepares youth for a bright future

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GAUTENG - National Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, has called on students participating in the 2nd SAPSET Student Leadership Camp to remain focused on their studies and help close South Africa’s skills gap.

The four-day camp, hosted at Sediba Kwele Adventure Camp, brought together 43 students from Grades 10 to 12 under the South African Police Service Education Trust (SAPSET) programme.
The initiative prepares learners for the upcoming school term while nurturing leadership qualities and career readiness. 

These students are children of deceased SAPS members, with many coming from provinces with the highest rates of police killings, including the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Gauteng. SAPSET continues to honour the legacy of fallen officers by investing in the education and personal development of their children.

As part of the camp's activities, thirteen Grade 12 students received new laptops sponsored by Telkom. Other participants received gift packs, reaffirming SAPSET’s commitment to creating educational opportunities for its beneficiaries.

General Masemola was joined by several dignitaries, including SAPSET Deputy Chairperson Dr. L Shibambo, Acting Deputy National Commissioner for Support Services Lieutenant General L Nkhuoa, Limpopo Provincial Commissioner Lt. Gen T Hadebe who serves as SAPSET Executive Committee member, and Mr. N Kunene from the Telkom Foundation. Together, they encouraged the students to strive toward a brighter future.

Representatives from various stakeholders—including Liberty, Fundi, Telkom, and Dimension Data—engaged students in discussions around scholarships, career paths, and business opportunities.

The Employee Health and Wellness unit also pledged ongoing support to students as they navigate the pressures of adolescence and life’s challenges.

A 17-year-old male SAPSET beneficiary shared how the camp inspired him to take control of his academic future: “Thanks to the career guidance we received, I now understand the importance of applying early for university and scholarships. I know what subjects to focus on to pursue my dream career.”

Despite the loss of his father, another SAPSET beneficiary expressed how he remains determined to succeed: “With SAPSET’s support, I’m motivated to build my own empire in the next 5 to 10 years,” he said.

The leadership camp is not only about academic preparation—it also aims to empower students emotionally and socially, helping them build confidence, communication skills, and a sense of purpose. Another female SAPSET beneficiary student expressed her appreciation for the camp: “It’s been a life-changing experience. I hope SAPSET continues these amazing efforts to help us reach our full potential.”

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