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A woman has reportedly been kidnapped after hiring a car in East London to travel to the Umngazi Resort in Port St Johns.
According to a social media post by private investigator, Mike Bolhuis, Alize van der Merwe rented a white Toyota Fortuner, registration number LX73KLGP, on Friday and departed on the N2.
He said her last reported communication with her family was around 11:30 when she mentioned she was planning to stop, likely at the Shell Ultra City in Mthatha.
“At approximately 15:13, the family received a call informing them that Alize had been kidnapped. No further details were provided,” the post said.
Bolhuis said tracking data indicated that the vehicle was abandoned between Dumasi and Umngazi Resort.
“We are mobilizing eblockwatch members across the country to assist, particularly in the Transkei area.
“Our network is actively gathering more information and coordinating efforts,” he said.
The Hawks in the Eastern Cape confirmed that a "woman was allegedly kidnapped" on Friday.
Spokesperson Warrant Officer Ndiphiwe Mhlakuvana confirmed to Algoa FM News on Sunday that van der Merwe's family had received a call from the kidnappers demanding a ransom.
He said the provincial head of the Hawks, Major-General Mboiki Obed Ngwenya is appealing to the public who may have information that could assist the investigation to contact the police immediately.
