The South African government has confirmed that its citizen working in Libya as a paramedic, has been kidnapped and taken hostage by unknown people. International Relations spokesperson Nelson Kgwete says a South African man had been held hostage since yesterday with two other people who's nationality is unclear at this stage. Kgwete says the motive for the kidnapping is unknown. He says the South African embassy is working with the Libyan authorities to ensure the safe release of the hostages.