Woman claims police dismissed suspected kidnap attempt near Olifantsfontein

A woman from Olievenhoutbosch reported to police that she feared she was about to be kidnapped after men took pictures of her and followed her in the area. The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday, roughly a 30-minute drive from Olifantsfontein, where another woman's body was discovered earlier in the week. Although there is no direct link between the attempted abduction and the recent series of brutal murders in Ekurhuleni, the situation has raised concerns on social media.

The woman, who did not wish to be named, stated that the men began photographing her and another woman as they ventured out to purchase vegetables. One of the men reportedly made a call, and a second vehicle arrived rapidly. The suspects eventually emerged from the vehicle, and the pair attempted to flag down a police van, but the vehicle continued its pursuit.

The woman managed to escape, but she continued to feel uneasy, and her friend later informed her that the suspicious vehicle had passed her residence. The woman contacted local authorities, but police told her there was no case because nobody had harmed her at the time. However, another SAPS officer argued that such incidents should not be dismissed, given the increasing threats women face in South Africa and the ongoing investigation into the deaths in Kempton Park.