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The Citizen
03-07-2025
- The Citizen
Police sergeant arrested in Kamogelo Baukudi kidnapping case issued suspension letter
The court also heard testimony detailing the movements of the police vehicle assigned to the officer. Public Order Police (POPs) members at the Tshwane Police Training Academy on 15 June 2024. Picture: Gallo Images/Frennie Shivambu The police sergeant arrested in connection with the disappearance of high school pupil Kamogelo Baukudi has received a suspension letter. Nzima Adoons appeared again in the Bloemfontein Magistrate's Court on Thursday for the continuation of his bail application. The 42-year-old police officer faces charges of kidnapping and extortion related to the teenager's abduction. He was arrested on 8 June. Kamogelo Baukudi's disappearance Baukudi had been missing for several weeks after being kidnapped by two suspects posing as police officers in Bloemfontein on 5 June. According to South African Police Service (Saps), the Grade 11 pupil was on his way home from Marti Du Plessis School in Fichardt Park, being transported by Daniel Malebatso, when their Suzuki Ertiga was stopped by a white Toyota Hilux GD-6 Double Cab. The incident occurred on Vereeniging Drive in Ehrlich Park. ALSO READ: Kamogelo Baukudi: Missing teen needed for ID parade, case postponed The two individuals, pretending to be police officers, accused Malebatso and Baukudi of using their vehicle to transport drugs. They then took the 19-year-old into their Toyota Hilux and instructed Malebatso to drive to Park Road Police Station. Both Malebatso and Baukudi's cellphones were later discovered under a bridge on Ferrera Road. Cop receives suspension letter During Thursday's proceedings, Adoons' legal representative, Adriaan Van Rensburg, informed the court that his client had been issued a letter of intention to suspend. The state clarified the nature of the letter, stating it did not mean the officer had officially been suspended but rather that he had the opportunity to respond to the allegations. 'He's just invited to give reasons why such a process should not be followed on the basis of misconduct and was even afforded legal representation should he wish to pursue,' the prosecutor explained. Vehicle tracking evidence The investigating officer later testified about the police vehicle assigned to Adoons. The officer explained that a description of the vehicle had been provided and based on standard procedures as well as supply chain records, it was possible to determine which vehicles were allocated to whom. He confirmed that the tinted-window Toyota Hilux belonged to Saps' anti-gang unit. Tracking records linked the vehicle to the crime scene and were made available to the investigating team. READ MORE: Kidnapped Kamogelo Baukudi found alive The investigator revealed that no other vehicles matching the description were found in the vicinity during the time of Baukudi's kidnapping. The officer also testified that the vehicle assigned to Adoons matched the location of the car the teenager was travelling in at the time of the incident. 'The only vehicle that was identified to be at the scene, at the same time with the Suzuki, is this JCS 216 FS vehicle. 'This vehicle had the same movement with the victim's vehicle. The time and coordinates are the same.' Earlier in the week, Adoons took the stand and denied any knowledge of Baukudi's abduction. Kamogelo Baukudi rescued Baukudi was found alive last Friday in Wepener, leading to the arrest of five men aged between 20 and 29. Three suspects were apprehended at a house in Kanana, while two others were intercepted on the road between Kwetla and Wepener with the high school pupil. However, all five suspects were released from custody this week, as no direct link to the crime could be established. Their case was not enrolled in court, and investigations are ongoing. NOW READ: Baby Mogamat Imaad Shamar found after kidnapping ordeal
The Citizen
01-07-2025
- The Citizen
Baby Mogamat Imaad Shamar found after kidnapping ordeal
Police also arrested a 37-year-old woman. A 12-day-old baby who was kidnapped from a shopping mall in Cape Town has been found and reunited with his mother. Police also arrested a 37-year-old woman on Monday in connection with the kidnapping of the little baby, Mogamat Imaad Shamar. Baby found Police spokesperson Captain Frederick C. van Wyk said a multi-disciplinary crime combating team comprising the Provincial Organised Crime: Anti Kidnapping Investigation, Crime Intelligence, Bellville Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit worked tirelessly to find the baby Van Wyk said a case of kidnapping was registered with Bellville Saps on Saturday. ALSO READ: Police probe kidnapping of an infant at a Cape Town mall 'Owing to the meticulous investigation and the analytical approach to the information at their disposal, the team pounced on an address in Honolulu Street in Tafelsig on Monday, 30 June 2025, where they found the child and in the process detained a 37-year-old female for kidnapping. 'Once charged, the suspect is expected to make a court appearance in the Bellville Magistrates' court on the mentioned charge,' Van Wyk said. Kidnapping Police said the mother of the baby was at a local shopping complex in Bellville when she became nauseous. She left the child in the care of a woman who was with her when she went to the bathroom. Upon her return, the mother could not locate the woman and her baby. She reported the incident to Bellville Saps for further investigation. Kamogelo Baukudi Meanwhile, the case involving a 42-year-old police officer and five of his co-accused linked to the kidnapping of a 19-year-old Kamogelo Baukudi suffered a setback. Nzima Adoons was supposed to appear with his co-accused before the Bloemfontein Magistrate's Court on Monday. However, according to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the matter could not proceed as the ongoing investigation is yet to link his co-accused to the alleged crime of kidnapping and extortion. The bail application was postponed to 3 July. Baukudi, a grade 11 pupil from Martie du Plessis School, was found alive early on Friday morning, six weeks after he went missing. ALSO READ: Kidnapped Gqeberha woman Lindsay Knowlden reunited with family
The Citizen
28-06-2025
- The Citizen
Police rescue kidnapped man in Germiston, two arrested
The victim's vehicle was found abandoned in Dawn Park. The South African Police Service's (Saps') Anti-Kidnapping Task Team has rescued a 30-year-old man and arrested two kidnappers during an operation east of Johannesburg. The man was rescued in Germiston on Friday evening. Rescue Police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Amanda van Wyk said the victim's vehicle was found abandoned in Dawn Park. 'Further investigation revealed that the owner of the vehicle had been kidnapped and was being held against his will. 'Within 24 hours, intelligence directed the task team to an identified address in Germiston. With support from a tactical unit, the team entered the premises and successfully rescued the victim,' Van Wyk said. BREAKING: KIDNAPPING VICTIM RESCUED by ANTI-KIDNAPPING UNIT SUCCESS On 27 June 2025, a white BMW abandoned in Dawnpark was found with blood in the car. 🔍 Investigations revealed the vehicle belonged to a man kidnapped and shot the day before. 🎯 Intelligence led teams to… June 27, 2025 ALSO READ: Kidnapped Gqeberha woman Lindsay Knowlden reunited with family Arrests Van Wyk added that two suspects were arrested at the scene, while others managed to flee during a shootout with police. 'The rescued victim confirmed he had been kidnapped on Thursday, 26 June 2025. 'Just last week, police traced a Mozambican kidnapping kingpin to an apartment block in Fourways, Johannesburg. The suspect, linked to several kidnappings, was fatally wounded in a shootout with police,' Van Wyk said. Van Wyk said Saps remains resolute in its commitment to dismantling kidnapping syndicates and bringing perpetrators to justice. Kamogelo Baukudi On Friday, Saps made a major breakthrough and confirmed that the kidnapped 19-year-old Kamogelo Baukudi had been found alive. The grade 11 pupil from Martie du Plessis Special Needs School was found alive early on Friday morning, six weeks after he went missing. Police spokesperson Brigadier Motantsi Makhele said they were relieved that Baukudi had been found. 'After weeks of intensive investigation, Kamogelo was safely located and rescued in Wepener in the early hours of this morning, 27 June 2025. During an intelligence-driven operation, five African males aged between 20 and 29 were arrested. 'Three suspects were apprehended at a house in Kanana Location, Wepener, while two others were caught on the road between Kwetla Location and Wepener town with the victim,' Makhele said. Kidnapping Makhele added that this brings the total number of arrests in the case to six. A police task team was established to search for Baukudi who was abducted on Thursday, 5 June 2025, while driving home from school in Vereeniging Drive, Bloemfontein. ALSO READ: Gauteng family pleads for safe return of their little daughter
The Citizen
27-06-2025
- Politics
- The Citizen
Top 10 stories of the day: Kamogelo Baukudi found alive
Here's your daily news update for Friday, 27 June 2025: An easy-to-read selection of our top stories. In the news today, police have confirmed that the kidnapped 19-year-old, Kamogelo Baukudi, has been found alive. Meanwhile, former secretary-general of the uMkhonto weSizwe party Floyd Shivambu has defended his relationship with controversial pastor Bishop Stephen Bafana Zondo. Furthermore, eight members of parliament have been fined R10 000 each after failing to meet the deadline for disclosing their financial interests in 2024. Weather tomorrow: 28 June 2025 Light rain, morning fog, and cold conditions are expected across the Western Cape, especially in south-western and mountainous regions. Full weather forecast here. Stay up to date with The Citizen – More News, Your Way. Kidnapped Kamogelo Baukudi found alive The South African Police Service (Saps) has made a major breakthrough and confirmed that the kidnapped 19-year-old Kamogelo Baukudi has been found alive. The grade 11 pupil from Martie du Plessis School was found early on Friday morning, six weeks after he went missing. 19 year old Kamogelo Baukudi has been found alive. Picture: Saps Police spokesperson Brigadier Motantsi Makhele said they are relieved that Baukudi has been found. 'After weeks of intensive investigation, Kamogelo was safely located and rescued in Wepener in the early hours of this morning, 27 June 2025. During an intelligence-driven operation, five African males aged between 20 and 29 were arrested. CONTINUE READING: Kidnapped Kamogelo Baukudi found alive Pastor Zondo to form part of Shivambu's team; Ndhlela rejects 'apology' The former secretary-general of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, Floyd Shivambu, has defended his relationship with controversial pastor Bishop Stephen Bafana Zondo. Zondo is on trial in the High Court in Pretoria for the alleged rapes of several congregants in his church. Former uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu. Picture: Gallo Images Briefing the media on Friday, Shivambu said Zondo will serve as a chaplain in the Mayibuye Africa party consultation process. He said Zondo will be involved in guiding the organisation's moral direction. 'Pastor Zondo is not convicted of any crime,' he said. Shivambu said he did not make a 'mistake' by including Zondo in the consultation process for the formation of his new political party. CONTINUE READING: Pastor Zondo to form part of Shivambu's team; Ndhlela rejects 'apology' Eight MPs fined R10 000 each for failing to disclose financial interests Eight members of parliament have been reprimanded and fined R10 000 each after failing to meet the deadline for disclosing their financial interests in 2024, with parliament's speaker warning that their actions had the potential to undermine public trust. The National Assembly adopted the joint committee on ethics and members' interests report during its plenary sitting, finding the legislators in breach of the Code of Ethical Conduct and Disclosure of Members' Interests for missing the 14 October 2024 deadline. Fine. Image: iStock The eight members sanctioned include Mluleki Dlelanga (ANC), Mkhuleko Hlengwa (IFP), Nhlamulo Ndhlela (MK), Mzoleli Mrara (ANC), Masetsego Mofokeng (ANC), Maropene Ramokgopa (ANC), Sihle Zikalala (ANC) and Andries Nel (ANC). CONTINUE READING: Eight MPs fined R10 000 each for failing to disclose financial interests SA's Cabinet of incompetence, corruption and serious allegations Here are just some of the prominent politicians in President Cyril Ramaphosa's cabinet who have been implicated in corruption, mismanagement, maladministration, or other serious allegations. President Cyril Ramaphosa has faced scrutiny over his business dealings, most notably the Phala Phala farm scandal, where $580 000 (about R10 million) in cash was stolen from his Limpopo game farm in 2020. Pictures: The Citizen and Gallo Deputy President Paul Mashatile has long been haunted by corruption allegations, including the R1.3 billion Alexandra renewal project. Minister of agriculture and DA leader John Steenhuisen was implicated in allegations of misusing DA funds during his 2020 campaign for party leadership. CONTINUE READING: SA's Cabinet of incompetence, corruption and serious allegations Christopher Jaftha denies allegations he is Pabi Moloi's baby daddy Television presenter and actor Christopher Jaftha has denied claims that he fathered the child of radio personality Pabi Moloi, describing the allegations as 'false and misleading'. This follows reports that Moloi's estranged husband, Ruan Adams, has filed a legal application in the High Court in Johannesburg. Media personality Christopher Jaftha. Picture: Instagram/@chrisjaftha According to Sunday World, Adams is demanding a paternity test, alleging that Moloi may have conceived her child with Jaftha during an extramarital affair. Adams reportedly further claimed in court documents seen by the publication that Moloi and Jaftha were romantically involved while she was also in a sexual relationship with him. CONTINUE READING: Christopher Jaftha denies allegations he is Pabi Moloi's baby daddy Here are five more stories of the day: Yesterday's News recap READ HERE: Top 10 stories of the day: DA calls firing 'calculated assault' | SA might run out of chicken | RIP Meme Ditshego
The Herald
27-06-2025
- The Herald
Kidnapped school pupil rescued in Free State, 5 suspects arrested
Free State police have found Kamogelo Baukudi alive in Wepener on Friday morning after a coordinated rescue operation. The 19-year-old was abducted on June 5 while being driven home from the Martie du Plessis school in Bloemfontein. His disappearance triggered widespread concern and led to the establishment of a task team under the leadership of Mangaung metro district police commissioner Maj-Gen Arthur Adams. "After weeks of intensive investigation, Kamogelo was safely located and rescued in Wepener in the early hours this morning," said police spokesperspon Brig Brigadier Motantsi Makhele. Five suspects aged between 20 and 29 were arrested. "Three suspects were apprehended at a house in Kanana location in Wepener, while two others were caught on the road between Kwetla location and Wepener town with the victim in their possession." This brings the total number of arrests in the case to six. The first suspect, a 42-year-old police sergeant who was previously arrested, appeared in court charged with kidnapping and extortion. The suspects face charges related to kidnapping and extortion. They will join the police sergeant in court on Monday. The investigation continues. TimesLIVE
