Kidnapped Vosloorus businessman resurfaces alive as probe widens

Relief and renewed urgency are shaping the investigation into the kidnapping of Vosloorus businessman Mazwi Kubheka, who has been found alive a month after his abduction. Kubheka, a tuck shop owner, walked into the Vosloorus Police Station on Saturday night following community protests demanding his safe return. Authorities say the case is far from over. At a joint briefing, Gauteng officials confirmed the suspected involvement of both South African and Ethiopian nationals, with Premier Panyaza Lesufi hinting the case could unlock a broader network behind similar kidnappings. Kubheka is currently receiving medical care, while police pursue leads. Phemelo speaks to Premier Panyaza Lesufi and family spokesperson Nomhle Kubheka.