The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has commended the dedicated multi-disciplinary teams for their swift and decisive action that led to the rescue of four family members from alleged kidnappers on Tuesday morning.
During the early hours of Tuesday, 05 August 2025, a case of kidnapping involving a family was reported from Mareseleng Village, Burgersfort policing area, under Sekhukhune District. The Provincial Commissioner immediately directed an intensified investigation to apprehend the suspects involved.
Preliminary investigations reveal that three unidentified suspects, dressed in balaclavas and armed with firearms, forcibly entered the victims’ residence. They found a man, his wife, and their two minor children sleeping in the same bedroom, threatened and tied them up before kidnapping them. The suspects then fled the scene with all victims in the couple’s white VW Polo hatchback.
A kidnapping case was opened at Burgersfort Police Station. Thanks to a prompt police response and collaboration with the Car Tracking Company, the victims were located and rescued unharmed at around 06:00 today on a farm in the Modjadjiskloof policing area.
Lieutenant General Hadebe commended the police teams for their resilience and professionalism, emphasizing that the swift response prevented potential harm to the victims and disrupted the suspects’ plans.
Police investigations are ongoing. We urge anyone with relevant information to assist in apprehending the suspects.
Members of the public are advised to contact the investigating officer, Colonel Saleem Wahab, at 082 319 9291, or call #CrimeStop on 08600 10111. Alternatively, information can be provided via the #MySAPSApp or by visiting the nearest police station
