{
  "id": 9613949,
  "title": "SAPS search for suspect after viral GBV video",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/saps-search-for-suspect-after-viral-gbv-video",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T19:28:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/saps-search-for-suspect-after-viral-gbv-video/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Bityi, Eastern Cape, is actively searching for a suspect involved in a shocking incident of kidnapping and assault against a 35-year-old woman. Police spokesperson Nobuntu Gantana confirmed that a video showing the suspect tying up and assaulting the victim has been circulating on social media. Gantana urged the public not to further spread the footage, as it could cause additional harm to the victim through secondary victimization.\n\nThe suspect, who is known to the police, remains at large. Bityi SAPS members are conducting a thorough search to locate the individual. Gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide continue to be treated as high-priority crimes, and the SAPS is committed to addressing these issues with the utmost seriousness. A case of kidnapping and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm was opened on Monday, 21 September 2026, following the incident.",
  "summary": "Police say they have not made any arrests yet after a viral video of a GBV and kidnapping incident",
  "key_points": [
    "South African Police Service searching for suspect in Bityi, Eastern Cape.",
    "Viral video shows suspect kidnapping and assaulting 35-year-old woman.",
    "Case opened for kidnapping and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}