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Foreign nationals, particularly Ethiopian businessmen, are being targeted by kidnappers in Eastern Cape since 2022, escalating into a war. In Qonce, two people are abducted weekly, with ransom demands. Informants believe they have identified the kidnappers’ base, alleging police involvement. Syndicates use ransom from small-scale kidnappings to fund larger operations, targeting wealthy South African business owners. Carte Blanche is investigating.