Nine foreign nationals from Mozambique have been arrested for illegal mining in Mashobodo, under the Ngodwana policing area, as Operation Vala Umgodi continues to intensify its crackdown. The arrests were made on Friday October 3 after a multidisciplinary team acting on intelligence information pounced on a group of illegal miners…
The Border Management Authority (BMA) has successfully processed the departure of 933 Mozambican nationals from South Africa to Mozambique through the Lebombo Port of Entry. This was confirmed by Commissioner, Dr Michael Masiapato on Wednesday, June 3. Of the 933 individuals processed, 349 originated from the Lindela Holding Facility and…
Six suspects will be back in court this Friday following their appearance today. This is after a major discovery that led to the arrest of five Mexican nationals, Isabel Antonio Quintero Corrales (36), Hector Manuel Valenzuela Ontiveros (36), Luis Alberto Osorio Viscarra (31), Jose Omar Molina Jimenez (36) and Nicanor…
A traditional healer was arrested on Monday after allegedly trafficking a 17 year-old girl from Mozambique to South Africa under a false job opportunity. According to reports, the victim was taken from Xai Xai by the healer who promised her a job at a hair salon. On arrival in Hendrina,…
BETHAL- Three suspects, aged between 24 and 29, were arrested for tampering with infrastructure at a mine. During their arrest, it is reported that there was a shoot-out between the suspects and security officers on February 23. According to a report, six armed men are said to have forcefully gained…
This is an outcry of residents from Elukwatini and its surrounding areas including Mooiplaas.
After he was reported missing at Kwamhlanga Police Station, the tracking company was also notified. This led to his vehicle's discovery near a fuel station in Witbank.
Operation Vala Umgodi has yielded positive results as six people were arrested on Tuesday, July 23. The suspects between the ages 29 and 33 were arrested for illegal mining activities and Contravention of the Immigration Act of South Africa. During the time of the arrest, four suspects were found with…
The Department of Home Affairs and the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) have fixed the cable breakage that affected service delivery last Friday, April 1. Home Affairs Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has instructed the Department to extend operating hours. This was to ensure that it serviced all clients that visited…
The government will soon introduce new employment quotas to foreign workers. It will also ban foreign nationals from starting small businesses in some sectors. Employment and Labour Minister, Thulas Nxesi introduced the National Labour Migration Policy. Including Employment Services Amendment Bill for public comment today. The NLMP will introduce quotas on the total number…