Police intensify search for missing camper in Limpopo

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Cape Town – Three people, aged between 37 and 45, have been arrested in connection with the alleged kidnapping of 51-year-old Maduvula Norman Hlatshwayo at the AM Lodge game farm in Hoedspruit, Limpopo.

Hlatshwayo embarked on a hunting trip with his friends at the game lodge on January 10, with plans to camp at the location for several days.

“It is further alleged on the third day (on January 12) at about 11am, the trio were spotted by game rangers who fired some gunshots and further caught them. However, the other two friends were released, but the victim (Hlatshwayo) has since disappeared,” Limpopo police spokesperson, Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said.
The incident was subsequently reported to the police, leading to an extensive search operation conducted at the game lodge premises by law enforcement on Wednesday.
However, Hlatshwayo remained unlocated.
The inquiry persisted, and on the subsequent day, Thursday, law enforcement apprehended three suspects linked to Hlatshwayo’s disappearance.
The trio faces kidnapping charges and is scheduled to appear before the Hoedspruit Magistrate’s Court on Friday.

Meanwhile, Major General Jan Scheepers, the acting provincial commissioner of police in Limpopo, has called on the investigation team to thoroughly investigate Hlatshwayo’s case, leaving no stone unturned, and ensuring that justice is served.

The police have  urged individuals with information that could aid the investigation to reach out to Crime Stop through the toll-free number 086-001-0111, visit the nearest police station, or utilise the My SAPS App.

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