PRETORIA - Five suspects arrested for the kidnapping of a 9-year-old boy from Laudium will appear in court on Monday.
The suspects are all Pakistan and Afghan nationals aged between 24 and 37.
They called the boys family demanding a ransom after they kidnapped him last Tuesday.
Police and private security worked together to find and rescue the child.
The suspects were found in possession of an unlicensed firearm, and are in the country illegally.
They have been charged with kidnapping and possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition.