Shiraaz Mahomed's family begs for Ramaphosa's help on voting day
Mahomed has been held captive in Syria for two years now after he was captured near the border with Turkey where he was taking photos of Syrian people.
The family of South African photographer Shiraaz Mahomed are appealing to President Cyril Ramaphosa to intervene and secure the release of their son.
On Wednesday morning Mahomed's mother, Shireen was waiting at the voting station where Ramaphosa was set to vote to ask for his help.
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#SAElections2019| Shireen Mohamed says it's a matter of life and death, Ramaphosa needs to intervene and get Shiraaz back. pic.twitter.com/hf2eTXexqG
— Jacaranda News (@JacaNews) May 8, 2019
Mahomed has been held captive in Syria for two years now after he was captured near the border with Turkey where he was taking photos of Syrian people. He was accused of being a foreign spy.
recently his abductors send a "proof of life" video where he was pleading for help.
Subsequently, they have asked for a ransom of $1.5.
Minister @LindiweSisuluSA have noted the latest information released by the @GiftoftheGivers about a South African, Mr Shiraz Mohamed who was abducted in Syria in 2017. DIRCO will continue engaging relevant partners abroad to secure his release #DIRCOMediaBriefing
— DIRCO South Africa (@DIRCO_ZA) April 30, 2019