NO children have been kidnapped from schools in townships on the outskirts of Amanzimtoti.
On Thursday morning, 5 June, the Sun received two call from employers of domestic workers who claimed children had been kidnapped from schools in KwaMakhutha and Kingsburgh West.
Concerned about the stories circulating about missing children, children’s rights NGO, Operation Bobbi Bear visited rural schools and police stations in KwaMakhutha, Toti and Umbumbulu.
The organisation has confirmed that it’s not happening and that no parent has laid an official complaint of a missing child, nor are schools aware of any cases of kidnapping.
The KZN police media centre also confirmed the stories are a hoax.
“It has come to the attention of the police that rumours are circulating that children have been allegedly kidnapped around Umlazi and surrounding townships. We want to confirm no such incidents have occurred and the community should stop spreading these rumours verbally or electronically. Since last week, Umlazi police have been responding to similar hoax calls on a regular basis. We want to urge those causing panic in our communities to stop, as their behaviour is placing a strain on police resources. We want to urge the community to remain calm, however the safety of your children should be a priority all-year round and we want parents to ensure that their children supervised by a responsible adult at all times,” said Capt Thulani Zwane.
