Vusi Nova hijacked, kidnapped, found alive near-naked
The singer was dragged into the hijackers' car just before 5am on Friday after a concert.
Vusi Nova. Image: Facebook
The police have confirmed that musician Vusi Nova, who was kidnapped in a hijacking outside his house in Melville, Johannesburg, has survived the ordeal.
His personal assistant Delphine Klassen said four men jumped out of a VW Polo and tried to steal the car Nova was travelling in, which had an additional four people in it.
It's confirmed, #VusiNova has been found, stay tuned to #sabcnews channel 404. pic.twitter.com/cB2EWH7B4b
— Mweli Masilela (@mwelimasilela) August 25, 2017
Just before 5am, following a concert with Ntando, the hijackers took the Sama-winning artist, known for his song Ndikuthandile, and dragged another of his band members to their vehicle.
A gunshot apparently went off. The other band member, also a singer, was found shortly afterwards in Riverlea and it was reportedly, according to Tshisa Live, only later confirmed that Nova was also left in Riverlea.
eNCA has reported he was left stripped down – only in his underwear and shoes.
Brixton police confirmed Nova was still alive after 6am following an appeal by his label for information on his whereabouts and frantic concern on social media.
His Range Rover, however, is allegedly still in the hands of his assailants.
https://twitter.com/lukeanele2/status/900948076046589953
@VusiNova #FOUND his @rangerov STILL out there spotted round EldoradoPark @etvSunrise https://t.co/rX0gZ0RfWr
— Thato Kgoadi (@TripleTeekay) August 25, 2017
Not so many get to live after being hijacked, Vusi is so lucky #VusiNova
— Twinkles✨ (@Liisa_Ney) August 25, 2017
