South African police have arrested five suspects, including two women, following the alleged kidnapping and rape of a 25-year-old e-hailing driver in Cape Town. The South African Police Service (SAPS) said in a statement posted on its X handle on Sunday that the suspects allegedly held the driver for ransom……
South African police have arrested five suspects, including two women, following the alleged kidnapping and rape of a 25-year-old e-hailing driver in Cape Town.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) said in a statement posted on its X handle on Sunday that the suspects allegedly held the driver for ransom after abducting him.
“Steenberg police rescued a 25-year-old e-hailing driver after he was raped and held at ransom by two female suspects and three males yesterday,” the statement said.
Police said the victim’s brother contacted authorities after the suspects allegedly demanded R4,000 for his release.
“They located the victim through his vehicle tracker and found him at Southampton Road in Heathfield,” the statement added.
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According to police, the victim had met one of the female suspects through his e-hailing business the previous week, after which they exchanged contact details and arranged to meet.
“They exchanged numbers and communicated throughout the week and eventually made arrangements to meet today.
“When he went to meet her, he was kidnapped by the suspects and the females raped him,” police said.
The suspects comprise two women, aged 23 and 34, and three males aged 16, 42 and 48.
Police said all five suspects were arrested and are expected to appear before the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court on Monday, September 14.
