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Naseem Slamang hid his face under a shirt when he appeared in court on Friday in connection with an alleged attempted child kidnapping at a restaurant.Image: Sunday Times/Thapelo Morebudi
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Florida ‘child snatcher’ in bail U-turn as he fears for his safety outside

The 24-year-old man who allegedly attempted to snatch a child at a restaurant in Florida, Gauteng, made a U-turn regarding his bid for bail on Friday. Naseem Slamang appeared in the Roodepoort magistrate’s courts, where he was expected to…

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A screengrab of a 24-year-old man allegedly attempting to kidnap a child at a pizza shop in Florida, Johannesburg.Image: Screengrab
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Suspect in attempted kidnapping at Florida restaurant has three previous convictions

A 24-year-old man who allegedly attempted to snatch a child at a restaurant in Florida, Johannesburg, was arrested in connection with another matter on Thursday, ahead of his court appearance. Naseem Slamang appeared at the Roodepoort…

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A screengrab of a 24-year-old man allegedly attempting to kidnap a child at a pizza shop in Florida, Johannesburg.Image: Screengrab
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Man formally charged with attempted kidnapping after girl attacked in Florida restaurant

This story has been amended and updated. The man who allegedly attempted to snatch a child at a restaurant in Florida, Roodepoort, has been formally charged. National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane said Naseem…

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