The kidnappers were allegedly on their way to commit a robbery when the police intercepted them in Parktown.
Three alleged kidnappers have been shot and killed during a confrontation with police in Parktown, Johannesburg, on Friday afternoon.
South African Police Service (Saps) spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said the deceased allegedly kidnapped a Chinese national in June 2025 and tried to abduct another businessman in Gauteng last week.
“They were allegedly on their way to commit a robbery when Saps intercepted them,” said Mathe.
Police are currently on scene.
This is a developing story.
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