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‘Kidnapped’ East London man Schalk Van der Merwe withdraws charge, suspect released

A kidnapping case took an unexpected twist this week when the charge was withdrawn and the suspect was released from custody. National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson Luxolo Tyali told DispatchLIVE on Tuesday that the…

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Schalk van der Merwe, 42, was allegedly kidnapped from his Butterworth business on Friday.Image: SUPPLIED
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Kidnapped East London businessman Schalk van der Merwe’s car found abandoned

The car of kidnapped East London businessman Schalk van der Merwe has been found abandoned in bushes near Ngqamakhwe, outside Butterworth. Schalk van der Merwe was kidnapped from his workshop in Msobomvu, Butterworth, on Friday afternoon.…

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Schalk van der Merwe, 42, was allegedly kidnapped from his Butterworth business on Friday.Image: SUPPLIED
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LISTEN | East London businessman kidnapped in front of Butterworth staff

An East London businessman was allegedly kidnapped in Butterworth, where he runs a workshop, on Thursday afternoon. Schalk van der Merwe, 32, was allegedly forced into the back of his white Audi A3 in full view of his staff at about 5pm.…

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