KZN police probing suspected kidnapping of TikToker Simthande Myeza

DURBAN - Police in KwaZulu-Natal are investigating the suspected kidnapping of TikToker Simthande Myeza.

Myeza was allegedly abducted by an e-hailing driver in the Umbilo area of Durban on Tuesday evening.

The comedian was allegedly held at gunpoint by the driver and two other suspects.

"It is reported that the victim requested services of an e-hailing vehicle; however, the driver drove towards a different direction and along the way, two other men got into the vehicle, and the 3 men took the victim to a house," said police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda.

He said Myeza was also robbed of money.

"He was reportedly made to withdraw an undisclosed amount of money. He was also made to source money from family and friends."