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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>The private investigating company working on the case of the kidnapped municipal manager of the Nkangala District, Maggie Skhosana, said the family had received a R5 million ransom demand.<\/p>\n

“They recently contacted the family for the ransom demand,” Morney Vos, of Mike Bolhuis’ Specialised Security Services, told News24 on Monday afternoon.<\/p>\n

Skhosana, who is wheelchair-dependent, and her driver, Gugu Mtsweni, were abducted at the municipality’s gates on Thursday.<\/p>\n

The mayor of Nkangala, Lebo Mabuza, previously told News24 that CCTV footage showed a man brandishing a rifle getting out of a car with blue lights, and into the municipal manager’s car.<\/p>\n

Mpumalanga police spokesperson, Selvy Mohlala, on Friday said one of the vehicles was found at a mine.<\/p>\n

Mohlala said Skhosana’s wheelchair and personal belongings, including a bag, were found in the abandoned vehicle.<\/p>\n

Speaking to News24 on Monday, Vos said they were close to cracking the case.<\/p>\n

“From our side, we have already identified the individuals and the syndicate involved. We are certain that we will find her,” he said.<\/p>\n

According to Vos, the syndicate was well-known for hijackings, kidnappings and cash-in-transit heists.<\/p>\n

When News24 reached out to Mpumalanga police to confirm allegations of a ransom, they said they were unaware of it.<\/p>\n

“Such information has not reached our ears; we will have to reach out to the investigation officer to find out,” Mpumalanga police spokesperson Colonel Donald Mdhluli said.<\/p>\n

The MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Mandla Msibi, called on law enforcement agencies to act swiftly to solve the matter.<\/p>\n

“We are flabbergasted by the horrendous criminal act, and we condemn it with the highest condemnation. Criminal activity directed at municipal officials has a direct bearing on the effective dispensation of service delivery,” said Msibi.<\/p>\n

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