Alex van Heerden was seized moments after arriving home on Wednesday evening, triggering a massive search. Alex van Heerden was seized moments after arriving home at 6:57pm on Wednesday, 5 August, according to Bolhuis’ Specialised Security Services (SSS). Alex van Heerden found safeAlex van Heerden is “resting” and “unharmed” following her rescue, Bolhuis said. According to Bolhuis, his team at Specialised Security Services (SSS) would continue to support Van Heerden in the aftermath of the ordeal. SSS confirmed that Van Heerden was rescued on Thursday.