Leana Visagie (18, right), sobbing uncontrollably after her ordeal at the bank, is interviewed by reporters. She was shocked but not injured. Silverton Siege, 1980.
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Hostage being interviewed by reporters. Silverton Siege, 1980.
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- 24 Jul 2019

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