Can South Africa solve its kidnapping problem?
Kidnapping is an increasing threat for people in South Africa.\nThe number of cases has more than doubled over the past decade and 2000 incidents were reported in the last year.\nInitially, criminal gangs were targeting wealthy business people \u2013 they were often snatched close to their businesses or homes. \nBut more recently, they have become indiscriminate \u2013 going after anyone with the means to pay a ransom. \nSouth Africa\u2019s police have said they need to double their efforts to stop these gangs.\nSo, can South Africa solve its kidnapping problem?
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