Sedibeng mayor and driver found unharmed after alleged hijacking, kidnapping
Sedibeng mayor Lerato Maloka and her driver were found unharmed after they were allegedly hijacked and kidnapped in Alberton, on the East Rand, on Friday, police said.
Gauteng police spokesperson Brigadier Brenda Muridili said Maloka and her driver were allegedly kidnapped after leaving a house in Alberton.
'Preliminary reports suggest that the owner of the house reported the matter to an individual, who then informed the mayor's husband,' Muridili said.
Muridili said police were informed at around 02:00 on Saturday that Maloka and her driver were found unharmed and reunited with their families.
This is a developing story.
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