Kempton Park records highest number of kidnapping cases in Gauteng
Gauteng recorded 2 367 kidnapping cases between April and June 2026.
Kempton Park has emerged as the highest recording precinct in Gauteng for kidnapping cases between April and June 2026, with a staggering 76 incidents reported. This increase of 58.3% compared to the same period in 2025 has raised concerns among residents, who are now exercising extreme caution, particularly in the Rhodesfield area, following the discovery of several women's bodies.
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has called for an urgent and coordinated response to address the escalating kidnapping crisis in the province, emphasizing the need for intensified policing, intelligence-led investigations, and visible interventions to protect residents.
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