South Africa 'Devastated' by Al Qaeda Hostage Death Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email South African Yolande Korkie, a former hostage and wife of Pierre Korkie, holds a press conference in Johannesburg on January 16, 2014 to appeal for the release of her husband. ( MARCO LONGARI/AFP / Getty ) Produced by Ellen Frankman and Elizabeth Ross Produced by PRI and WNYC