South Africa's 'Grindr Gang' has been running rampant, but at least three Sowetan men alleged to be part of the operation that catfishes online matches to kidnap and hold for ransom appeared in the Cape Town Magistrate's Court again on Tuesday. Mlungisi Vincent Mbutu, Bongani Zulu and Zwelakhe Ngwenya of Soweto were arrested in connection with the kidnapping and extortion of a man who was held hostage in Woodstock over the Youth Day weekend, News24 reported.
In an effort to raise awareness about the issue, OUT launched a social media campaign urging more victims to come forward and report the incidents to the organisation and local authorities. According to OUT, since the campaign's launch, it has received 18 reports detailing gruesome attacks. These reports have all surfaced from areas mainly in Gauteng but that's not to say there aren't incidents taking place in other parts of the country.