According to the statement issued by EMPD, the arrests were effected during law enforcement operations conducted at identified hotspot areas, aimed at curbing the growing number of undocumented individuals within the City on Sunday and Monday.

All suspects were unable to produce valid passports or identification documents and were immediately detained.

Immigration services were notified to conduct further verification of their legal status in the country.

All suspects face charges under the Immigration Act and are appeared in their respective Magistrates’ Courts.

Their matters were postponed for further investigations and consultations.

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According to police, officers received a tip-off from the Rural Safety Partnership, a network of farmers in the area, which helped them track down the Toyota Fortuner 2.4 GD-6 that had been reported stolen in Pinetown in November.

The SUV was spotted on the N11 on Wednesday, already being pursued by farmers. When the suspects realised they were cornered, they abandoned the vehicle and tried to escape on foot.

Police officers, with the support of the farmers, chased them down and arrested the two men, aged 43 and 45. They now face charges of possessing suspected stolen property as well as contravening the Immigration Act.

The suspects are expected to appear in the Amersfoort Magistrate’s Court on Friday.

Mpumalanga’s acting provincial police commissioner, Major General Zeph Mkhwanazi, praised the teamwork between law enforcement and the farming community, saying it shows how strong partnerships can help in tackling crime across the province.

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The operation, led by the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) in collaboration with the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Department of Home Affairs, forms part of the City’s ongoing intelligence-led crime prevention and by-law enforcement initiatives.

During the operation, 217 women and 413 men were detained for contravening the Immigration Act, having been found in the country without valid documentation. All detained individuals are currently being processed by Home Affairs officials in full compliance with relevant legislation.

Dr Tshwaku commended the professionalism and commitment demonstrated by all agencies involved, stating:

“This operation is a clear demonstration of what can be achieved when law enforcement agencies work together decisively. We will continue to intensify intelligence-driven interventions to restore safety and order in our communities.”

The MMC confirmed that further operations of this nature are planned across the city. The JMPD’s Tactical Response Unit (TRU) and K9 Unit have been tasked with intensifying investigations into criminal syndicates suspected of facilitating human trafficking and illegal immigration in the area.

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Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso was released from custody today, May 13, following a procedural misstep by South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs.

Omotoso had been arrested, on Saturday, May 10, in East London for alleged violations of the Immigration Act.

Under South African law, individuals detained pending deportation must appear in court within 48 hours of arrest. In Omotoso’s case, that deadline expired at 7h00 AM on Monday. However, he was only brought before the East London Magistrates’ Court at 2h00 PM seven hours too late.

The missed deadline resulted in Omotoso’s release on what legal observers have called a “technicality.” National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Luxolo Tyali confirmed the release, citing the department’s failure to comply with the required legal timeframe.

The Department of Home Affairs said it will assess its options once the court’s written judgment is issued.

Meanwhile, Omotoso’s legal team has launched an urgent application in the East London High Court, challenging Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber’s decision to declare the televangelist a prohibited person. They argue the declaration was procedurally flawed.

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Two (2) suspects were arrested by Operation Vala uMgodi operators in Allenridge during illicit mining disruptive policing actions. The two males aged 32 and 39 were found in possession of processed gold nuggets weighing at 1.86 kilograms in Matlharangtlheng Informal Settlement, Allenridge.

One Mapp gas bottle, spoon, a regulator with nozzle and a crusable cup containing the amalgam was also seized by the police. A case docket of Possession/ Acquisition/ Disposal of unrought precious metals Act 37/2005 Section 4(1) was opened at Allenridge Police Station.

More operational concepts were executed in illicit mining hotspot areas such as Kudu Old Mine in Odendaalsrus,
Old V1 Shaft in Virginia, Western Holdings 05 Old Shaft in Welkom and Thabong 2010 Informal Settlement where altogether nine (9) foreign nationals with ages ranging between 19 and 51 were found busy with illegal mining activities.

The police seized gold bearing material weighing at 147.36 kilograms and gold processing equipment such as 9kg gas bottles (3), industrial oxygen cylinders (2), connector pipes, regulators fitted with nozzles, steel plates (5), pick axes (5), shovels (4), self-made washers (5) and strainers were also seized. Case dockets of Possession of suspected gold bearing material; gold processing equipment, Trespassing on mine area and Contravention of Immigration Act were opened at different stations.

Good partnership between South African Police Service and Private Security Companies led to the arrest of five (5) mine employees for Conspiracy to commit crime: assisting illegal miners, Contravention of Mine Health and Safety Act and Money Laundering. Contraband foodstuffs such as beef soup powder, chicken soup powder, instant porridge, energy powder drinks, peanuts and raisins to the value of R18 000.00 were intercepted and confiscated.

Lt. Col Thabo Covane
Corporate Communication and Liaison: Free State said
All arrested persons will appear before Court soon.

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