Two Gauteng girls back home after kidnapping ordeal

The two schoolgirls, aged 15 and 16 respectively, were allegedly kidnapped on Tuesday and returned home on Wednesday.

Gauteng education spokesperson Steve Mabona says the two were on their way to a clinic in Mamelodi East.

“As they made their way to the clinic, two unknown men driving a Mini Cooper approached them, allegedly forced them into the vehicle and coerced them into taking drugs.

“Once the girls were in a disoriented state after taking drugs, the men drove with them to their homes and demanded that they steal laptops and cell phones for them,” says Mabona.

The two girls managed to escape after being driven to the mall.

“Due to the deranged state they were in, and not knowing where they were, the girls ended up sleeping in a secluded area in the outskirts of the township.  Subsequently, the girls sobered up the following morning and were assisted by residents in the area to find their way home,” he adds.

Mabona says the matter has been reported to the police.

The girls are scheduled to undergo a psychological and medical examination.

In a separate incident, Mabona says another grade 8 girl from the same school has allegedly been missing for two weeks.

“It is alleged that the learner went missing two weeks ago on Wednesday. This was reported by her mother who was contacted by the school on Monday, 8 November 2021 asking about the learner’s absenteeism.

“The mother informed the school that her daughter allegedly left saying she will be visiting a friend and has never returned home since.”

The matter has been reported to the police for investigation.

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