By BAKANG MOKOTO
28 June 2026 – The 23 suspected undocumented foreign nationals nabbed. This comes after the police in the North West conducted an intelligence-driven operation in the Vorstershoop policing area.
The North West police Colonel Anne Magakoe said the operation also led to a farm owner being issued with an admission of guilt for allegedly employing undocumented foreign nationals to the value of R250 000. Magakoe said during the operation, the police intercepted a white Isuzu truck and a white Toyota Land Cruiser single cab on the R379 gravel road.
“Several occupants fled into nearby farms, while the driver and the farmer were stopped. The police requested the farmer to contact the individuals, who returned voluntarily for verification purposes. Further checks, conducted in conjunction with the Department of Home Affairs in Ganyesa, confirmed that their documentation had expired or was invalid.
“The suspects are between the ages of 21 and 49, and are expected to appear before the Ganyesa Magistrate’s Court on 29 June 2026,” she said.
Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo stated that the police remain committed to working with relevant stakeholders to enforce immigration laws and ensure compliance with South African legislation.
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