The heart-wrenching story of kidnapping victims, Yolande and Pierre Korkie. Abducted in Yemen in 2013, 558 Days is Yolande’s raw and honest retelling of their horrific ordeal. It is a story of supreme love, absolute forgiveness and an unwavering faith in the Almighty God.

Yolande Korkie is the widow of Pierre and mother of Peter and Lize. Born in the USA, but grown on South African soil, she holds a master’s degree in Psychology and a diploma in Pastoral Counseling. As Pierre’s helpmate, she supported him in his endeavours as if they were her own; farming, mentoring, and Yemen. There she lived the language through teaching, relief work and equestrian activities. They are currently living in South Africa and Yolande lectured at the University of the Free State. In 2019 she joined Incontext International  and started the Non-Profit Company Crisis Response Network.