WATCH | Police making progress in kidnappings for ransom

PRETORIA – The kidnapping and rescue of a Portuguese businessman in Johannesburg is the latest in a string of similar successes. 

Earlier this week a Portuguese Butchery owner was kidnapped in Southgate and later rescued.

And since January last year at least 20 Portuguese butchery owners have been kidnapped, some with their staff.

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The Institute for Security Studies says the number of kidnappings for ransom have gone up by more than 260 percent.   

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Police say 13 business people and at least six students have been rescued without ransom being paid since January.

Police spokesperson, Athlenda Mathe had a discussion with eNCA