Mr Jonas persuades 16-year-old Ntsiki to leave her home and accompany him to another town without informing her parents. Ntsiki willingly agrees, as she believes Mr Jonas will help her find employment opportunities. Mr Jonas knows that Ntsiki’s parents would not consent to her leaving with him. There is no evidence that Mr Jonas intended to marry Ntsiki or engage in any sexual conduct with her. Mr Jonas is subsequently charged with abduction. Which of the following best reflects the correct legal position in South African law?

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Mr Jonas is guilty of attempted abduction because Ntsiki’s consent is irrelevant where a minor is involved.

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Mr Jonas is guilty of abduction because he removed a minor from the control of her parents without their consent, regardless of his purpose.

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Mr Jonas is not guilty of abduction because, although he removed a minor without parental consent, there was no intention of marriage or sexual intercourse.

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Mr Jonas is guilty of abduction because Ntsiki is a minor and her parents did not consent to her leaving with him.

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