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.
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Memorials to be held for SA victims killed in war-torn countries
Pierre Korkie was killed in Yemen while Werner Groenewald & his children died in Afghanistan.
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Militants refuse to release Korkie
Gift of the Givers says the kidnappers are still demanding a R30 million ransom.
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Family's last plea for Korkie's release
Al-Qaeda said they'll execute Pierre Korkie if a $3m ransom is not delivered by Saturday.
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Pierre Korkie: Ransom deadline looms
Negotiators have until Saturday to hand over R30 million to al-Qaeda or Pierre Korkie will be executed.
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Korkie negotiator: Govt. trip ill-advised
Minister Ebrahim Ebrahim travelled to Yemen earlier this month to plead for Pierre Korkie's freedom.
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Korkie negotiator fears for his life
Anas al-Hamati says all negotiations with al-Qaeda militants in Lebanon have stopped.
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Korkie negotiators lose trust in captors
The Bloemfontein teacher was taken hostage in Yemen almost 10 months ago.
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Doubts over al-Qaeda role in kidnapping
Officials say it’s not clear if there are any ideological motives behind Pierre Korkie’s kidnapping.
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Al-Qaeda using scare tactics for Korkie's ransom
Al-Qaeda militants sent Gift of the Givers a picture of a bomb belt and a ransom letter.
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Minister makes direct appeal to al-Qaeda
Minister Ebrahim Ebrahim has made a direct appeal for the release of Pierre Korkie.
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'Cooling off' period in Korkie negotiations
Gift of the Givers has entered a 'cooling off' period in negotiations to release Pierre Korkie.
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Negotiations continue for Korkie's release
Minister Ebrahim Ebrahim will continue talks with Yemen to secure the release of Pierre Korkie.
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Korkie family anxiously awaits news
There's been no communication between the al-Qaeda militants and the Gift of the Givers since Thursday.
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Al-Qaeda threatens to behead Korkie
Al-Qaeda has demanded a ransom of more than R30 million for Pierre Korkie's release.
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Negotiations continue for abducted SA couple
International Relations says it remains positive but it's a challenging task.
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Yemen: al-Qaeda might have SA couple
SA govt says it is providing consular services to the couple’s family.
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Yemen kidnapping: Govt. vows to fight on
The department’s Nelson Kgwete said they are providing consular services to the couple’s family.
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Yemen: No word on SA couple's release
5 people have been arrested in connection with the abduction of Pierre and Yolande Korkie.
