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Hostage situation at Capital Park home

Police are at a home in Capital Park where it is believed an unknown number of people are held hostage.

November 25, 2014
Rorisang Kgosana and Natalie Grobler Less than a minute

An unknown number of people are being held hostage at a home in Capital Park on Tuesday morning.

Around 09:00, police, Life Med Ambulance, MonAmi Trauma Troops, and the community policing forum were called onto the scene at the corners of 6th Avenue and Van Heerden Street.

According to a source, four shots were fired earlier, however, the situation is currently calm as police monitor the situation. Three hostage negotiators are also on the scene.

The street has been closed.

More information to follow shortly.

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November 25, 2014
Rorisang Kgosana and Natalie Grobler Less than a minute

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Corné van Zyl

Corné van Zyl is a seasoned journalist and currently a senior reporter at Rekord, with a wealth of experience across various media platforms. She began her career after studying journalism at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and first honed her skills at Media24. Corné’s career took her to Beeld, Sondag newspaper, and the South African Press Association (SAPA), where she built a strong foundation in news reporting. In her free time, Corné enjoys spending time with her family outdoors, embracing life and creating lasting memories with her loved ones.
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