Family of abducted businessman stunned as trio including 'kidnapping kingpin' let off the hook

Advocate representing three accused of kidnapping KwaDukuza businessman Zak Desai recuses himself after being 'assaulted' outside court

24 January 2025 - 04:30 By MFUNDO MKHIZE

The family of a KwaDukuza businessman who was abducted at a mosque shortly after evening prayers in September — and who remains missing — are devastated after charges were withdrawn against his alleged abductors...

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