Forensic Psychologist Dr Gérard Labuschagne talks Polokwane kidnapping
Forensic Psychologist Dr Gérard Labuschagne shares his views on the kidnappings in South Africa.
South Africa was shocked by the horrifying news of the kidnapping of four brothers from Polokwane.
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The Moti brothers; Zia (15), Alaan (13), Zayyad (11), and Zidan (7), were kidnapped in Polokwane on Wednesday en route to school.
It's understood the car they were being driven in was cut off by two others along the Tzaneen bypass before seven men made off with the boys.
Their driver was left at the scene.
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Breakfast with Martin Bester invited Forensic Psychologist Dr Gérard Labuschagne to share some insight.
Speaking about kidnappings in general, Dr Gérard Labuschagne says: "A kidnapper could ask for a ransom up to R50-million. I would advise the parents to rather not be active and talk to the media."
Listen to the full conversation below:
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