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TimesLive reports that according to a private investigator, negotiations with the kidnappers of the municipal manager of Nkangala district municipality, Maggie Skosana, and her driver, Gugu Mtsweni, are at an advanced stage.
Mike Bolhuis reported that the kidnappers had made contact and had made demands. He said the kidnappers wanted cash and information about the municipality, but declined to elaborate, saying it could hamper the negotiations. Mpumalanga police spokesperson Col Donald Mdhluli said police were not aware of a ransom demand. He confirmed that officers were searching for the two women and the suspects. Bolhuis expressed confidence that Skosana, who has health issues, and her driver were being cared for by their kidnappers. He indicated: “They know about [her] diabetes and understand they have no leverage if they let anything happen to the two women. We know the women are alive as we are in constant negotiations. We are at the final part of our negotiations. They have progressed very well so far.” Skosana and her driver were kidnapped last Thursday outside the municipal buildings by men impersonating police officers. Her vehicle was recovered by police later the same day near a mine. Skosana’s belongings, including her wheelchair and handbag, were found insider the vehicle.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Belinda Pheto at SowetanLive
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