Durban - Two policemen have been arrested and charged for allegedly kidnapping Sikhumbuzo Mjwara, the owner of uMhlanga’s upmarket Barrio Restaurant.

Mjwara was allegedly kidnapped outside Verulam Magistrate's Court on August 30.

On Wednesday night Pietermaritzburg policemen Sergeant Thabane Cyril Ndlovu and Constable Collen Makhaye, both 37, were arrested by Warrant officer Bob Pillay of Provincial police task team.

They made their first appearance in the Verulam Magistrate's Court on Thursday.

They were remanded in custody and will apply for bail on Monday, October 15.