LISTEN: Asghar family thanks public, Shanawaaz in good spirits

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A spokesperson for the family of 6-year-old Shahnawaz Asghar has thanked everyone that raised awareness about his kidnapping earlier this week. Dawood Essack, speaking to Smile Breakfast, says the Grade-R-learner, who was returned home last night, is in good spirits. Essack says members of the family, as well as learners at the youngster’s school, are still receiving trauma counselling:

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