EPISODE · Jun 4, 2026 · 10 MIN
Crime stats recently revealed that the incidence of kidnapping in Johannesburg has gone up five-fold. But it's not just a Johannesburg phenomenon. The entire province is affected, with The Sowetan telling us that 27 kidnappings occur in Gauteng every day
from The Talking Point · host SAfm
Crime stats recently revealed that the incidence of kidnapping in Johannesburg has gone up five-fold. But it's not just a Johannesburg phenomenon. The entire province is affected, with The Sowetan telling us that 27 kidnappings occur in Gauteng every day. So what, or who exactly is behind this surge? Guest: Prof. Jacob Mofokeng: Crime and security expert, Department of Criminology and Security Science: UNISA
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Crime stats recently revealed that the incidence of kidnapping in Johannesburg has gone up five-fold. But it's not just a Johannesburg phenomenon. The entire province is affected, with The Sowetan telling us that 27 kidnappings occur in Gauteng every day
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