Two south africans kidnapped in yemenia
Two SA families mourn
This as the Gift of the Givers called on world leaders to put down their guns down and start talking.
Pierre Korkie was killed in Yemen while Werner Groenewald & his children died in Afghanistan.
Gift of the Givers says the kidnappers are still demanding a R30 million ransom.
Al-Qaeda said they'll execute Pierre Korkie if a $3m ransom is not delivered by Saturday.
Negotiators have until Saturday to hand over R30 million to al-Qaeda or Pierre Korkie will be executed.
Minister Ebrahim Ebrahim travelled to Yemen earlier this month to plead for Pierre Korkie's freedom.
Anas al-Hamati says all negotiations with al-Qaeda militants in Lebanon have stopped.
The Bloemfontein teacher was taken hostage in Yemen almost 10 months ago.
Officials say it’s not clear if there are any ideological motives behind Pierre Korkie’s kidnapping.
Al-Qaeda militants sent Gift of the Givers a picture of a bomb belt and a ransom letter.
Minister Ebrahim Ebrahim has made a direct appeal for the release of Pierre Korkie.
Gift of the Givers has entered a 'cooling off' period in negotiations to release Pierre Korkie.
Minister Ebrahim Ebrahim will continue talks with Yemen to secure the release of Pierre Korkie.
There's been no communication between the al-Qaeda militants and the Gift of the Givers since Thursday.
Al-Qaeda has demanded a ransom of more than R30 million for Pierre Korkie's release.
International Relations says it remains positive but it's a challenging task.
SA govt says it is providing consular services to the couple’s family.
The department’s Nelson Kgwete said they are providing consular services to the couple’s family.
5 people have been arrested in connection with the abduction of Pierre and Yolande Korkie.