Countries

‘We desperately need him home’ – New calls to free South African hostage held in Mali

Johannesburg – The family of a South African held hostage by jihadists in Mali for more than five years... Read more

26 Mar

Countries

More train attack hostages freed in Nigeria, says negotiator

Kano – Gunmen who attacked a train in northwest Nigeria’s Kaduna state in March have released seven more hostages... Read more

11 Jul, 2022

Burkina Faso

Polish hostage freed in Burkina Faso

Ouagadougou – Burkina Faso’s army has freed a Polish man held hostage by suspected jihadists, Communications Minister Valerie Kabore... Read more

1 Jul, 2022

Countries

‘Petrified’ City of Tshwane electricity technicians held hostage by angry Mamelodi residents

Cape Town – City of Tshwane electricity technicians were reportedly held hostage by a group of community members from... Read more

19 May, 2022

Countries

Thirty-three seminarians freed in Cameroon

Yaoundé – Thirty-three seminarians kidnapped by armed men in Cameroon’s troubled anglophone southwest have been freed, the National Conference... Read more

10 Apr, 2022

Countries

MKMVA demands release of 56 war vets arrested for holding ministers hostage 

Cape Town – The uMkhonto Wesizwe Military Veterans Association (MKMVA) has come out in defence of the 56 war... Read more

17 Oct, 2021

News

At least 56 held after hostage drama involving ministers

Tshwane – At least 56 people have been arrested following the hostage drama involving ministers at St George’s Hotel,... Read more

15 Oct, 2021

Countries

WATCH | Minister in the Presidency Mondli Gungubele details hostage situation with military vets

Tshwane – Minister in the Presidency Mondli Gungubele has spoken out about the hostage situation that took place at... Read more

15 Oct, 2021