Kidnapping for ransom and extortion has become a major problem in South Africa, with over 17000 cases being reported to the SAPS in 2023/24. The targets range from high-net-worth individuals and executives to children and tourists, with kidnappers targeting victims for financial gain, their ransom demands ranging from R500,000 to R150 million. Lester Kiewit speaks to Ryno de Kock, head of distribution at PSG Insure about the increasing need for Kidnap and Ransom (K&R) Insurance in covering ransom payments, expert negotiators, legal fees, and trauma support.

Kidnapping for ransom and extortion has become a major problem in South Africa, with over 17000 cases being reported to the SAPS in 2023/24. The targets range from high-net-worth individuals and executives to children and tourists, with kidnappers targeting victims for financial gain, their ransom demands ranging from R500,000 to R150 million. Lester Kiewit speaks to Ryno de Kock, head of distribution at PSG Insure about the increasing need for Kidnap and Ransom (K&amp;R) Insurance in covering ransom payments, expert negotiators, legal fees, and trauma support.

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Join Lester Kiewit every weekday for an authentic Cape Town wake-up call. The show gets Cape Town as close to the story as possible, from high-profile interviews to did-you-hear watercooler conversations. The show is enlightening and accessible, inclusive and thought-provoking. It helps listeners navigate the (sometimes hectic) business of life.
Some highlights include the daily Editorial segment at 6:10 and the flagship #LesterTester on Fridays at 8:35. The WorldView favourite Adam Gilchrest shares his take on the biggest global stories daily at 7:45am. Tune in daily for the ‘Hood Hang-out at 7:55am.
#CoffeeDate is a regular outside broadcast that happens on the first Monday of the month, starting in November. Each #Coffeedate is broadcast from a different community, featuring the voices and opinions of residents, ward councillors, local celebs, community leaders and you, the listener.
Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit, Monday to Friday 06:00 to 9:00 on 567 medium wave (AM) or streaming online at www.capetalk.co.za
#GMCT with @lesterkk @CapeTalk #JoinTheConversation
Follow Lester on Twitter: @lesterkk Twitter and Facebook: @CapeTalk