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Joanna Page Reveals 2005 Kidnapping Horror in South Africa

9/26/2025

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Joanna Page says a taxi driver kidnapped her in South Africa in 2005.
The driver held her for 90 minutes, threatening to strip her and take photos.
She ignored hotel warnings and went out alone, later feeling menaced at a shopping center.
She coped with the ordeal using humor until she was returned safely. Page discussed harassment in her career.

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Story summary

Joanna Page says a taxi driver kidnapped her in South Africa in 2005.
The driver held her for 90 minutes, threatening to strip her and take photos.
She ignored hotel warnings and went out alone, later feeling menaced at a shopping center.
She coped with the ordeal using humor until she was returned safely. Page discussed harassment in her career.