Thousands of residents from Thokoza in Ekurhuleni marched to a nearby industrial area on Thursday, accusing undocumented foreign nationals of taking employment opportunities from local residents. The protesters are demanding that companies prioritise the hiring of South African citizens. Members of the civic organisation, Abahambe Thokoza, gathered in large numbers before marching to factories in the area, where they handed over memorandums outlining their demands to management. The group’s spokesperson, Tebogo Motloung, claimed that many local residents remain unemployed while…
The Swartruggens Magistrate’s Court has postponed until next Friday the case involving 11 suspects arrested during a multi-million-rand drug raid at a farm in Brakspruit near Swartruggens on Wednesday. The National Prosecuting Authority said the matter was postponed for seven days to allow for interpreters, verification of immigration status and a possible formal bail application. The accused face charges relating to drug manufacturing, illegal possession of precious metals, illegal possession of hazardous materials and contravention of the Immigration Act. All…
Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, says authorities have arrested 34 undocumented foreign nationals allegedly operating businesses illegally during a law enforcement operation targeting illegal bus ranks in the Johannesburg CBD on Friday. The operation forms part of the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport’s intensified road safety campaign aimed at clamping down on unlawful transport activities and restoring order within the public transport sector. Diale-Tlabela said the raids are focused on illegal bus operations, unregulated businesses, and…
The Commission’s Recommendations Investigative Task Team has brought fresh charges against suspended Organised Crime Unit Sergeant Fannie Nkosi, intensifying mounting legal pressure against the officer. Nkosi is expected to appear before the Thohoyandou Magistrate’s Court today on allegations of defeating and obstructing the course of justice. According to court documents, the new charges stem from a November 2022 arrest in Limpopo, where a suspect was allegedly found in possession of dagga, unlicensed firearms, and explosives. Investigators claim Nkosi collected the…