Sandringham pupil survives attempted kidnapping
An 18-year-old matric pupil from Sandringham High School in Johannesburg has survived unscathed from a kidnapping ordeal.
The Department of Basic Education in Gauteng says the incident happened on Friday.
Spokesperson Steve Mabona says it happened near Lyndhurst Primary school.
"The incident is alleged to have taken place on Friday morning, near Lyndhurst Primary School when she was walking to school. According to information at our disposal, a white Chevrolet sedan with four male occupants reportedly drove towards her and a one-armed male allegedly grabbed her into the vehicle.
"She reportedly fought the armed man off and screamed, which alerted bystanders and scared the suspects into fleeing the scene. A staff member, who happened to pass the location where the incident took place, safely accompanied her to school. The matter was reported to the Sandringham Police Station, and she received trauma counseling from our Psycho-Social Unit.”
Another pupil from E. P. Baumann Primary School is still missing.
She was kidnapped on Wednesday.
"We call upon the public to come forward with any information they may have to assist ongoing investigations," said Mabona.
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