South African Police Save North West Mayor After Hostage Drama

Ditsobotla Local Municipality Mayor Daniel Buthelezi and two bodyguards have been rescued by a tactical response team after about thirty Litchenburg residents took the officials hostage during an eight-hour siege.

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