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Amy’Leigh de Jager’s kidnappers expected in court

Three people arrested in the kidnapping Amy’Leigh de Jager are expected to appear in the Vanderbijlpark Magistrates court on Monday.

The six-year-old was taken from her school last week but then released. One of the suspects is a teacher at her school and is known to the parents.

Amy-Lee de Jager

Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi said the Department supports the decision to suspend the teacher involved in the kidnapping of the Grade R learner.

“We have endorsed the decision that has been taken by the SGB to immediately suspend the teacher concerned.

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Source: eNCA