Nondumiso Zenani (25) and Nolwazi Hlabane (26) were found alive in the bush between White River and Chweni after they had been kidnapped in Barberton and Tekwane South on June 5.

A provincial police spokesperson, Brig Selvy Mohlala, said the first victim, Zenani, had been kidnapped while hitch-hiking on the R40 in Barberton on her way home to Carolina. She apparently called a relative on the day and informed her that she had been kidnapped, and the relative in turn reported the matter to the police.

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The suspects then preceded to Tekwane and snatched the second victim, Hlabane, as she was entering her place of residence. This matter was also reported to the police. Cases of kidnapping were opened.

“We request anyone with information that may assist with the case in Barberton to contact Sgt Mbongeni Dlamini on 072 977 2024 and the case in KaNyamazane, Const Sipho Mashinini on 082 936 0295 or to call the Crime Stop number on 08600 10111. Alternatively, members of the public can send information via the My SAPS app. All received information will be treated as confidential, and callers may opt to remain anonymous,” said Mohlala.

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The provincial commissioner, Lt Gen Semakaleng Manamela, said she felt relieved that the two women were found alive as others had suffered a tragic fate. She said the suspects would be arrested soon as a strong team of investigators is currently working around the clock to ensure that they are apprehended.