Kidnapped businessman rescued, two suspects killed and another arrested

11 Jul 2025 - From Arrive Alive

A 60-year-old businessman has been rescued following an intelligence-driven operation led by the SAPS Anti-Kidnapping Task Team in Randfontein, Gauteng.

At about 3:15 p.m. on Thursday, police were following up on intelligence on the whereabouts of a businessman who was kidnapped on 29 May 2025 in Lenasia.

Following his #kidnapping, the family began receiving a ransom demand of at least R15 million.

Police pounced on a house in Randfontein this afternoon where a shootout ensued. Two suspects were fatally wounded in the house while three suspects were arrested.

The businessman was rescued and has been reunited with his family

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— Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) July 11, 2025

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