Over 100 undocumented foreign nationals were arrested as part of intensified law enforcement efforts in Limpopo.
More than 100 undocumented foreign nationals have been arrested in Limpopo as part of intensified law enforcement operations conducted during and after the recent anti-foreigner demonstrations, with police praising a coordinated response that helped prevent widespread unrest across the province.
The arrests formed part of compliance and enforcement operations carried out by the South African Police Service (SAPS) and various stakeholders amid tensions linked to anti-immigration protests that unfolded in several parts of the country on June 30.
Limpopo Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General JP Scheepers, commended law enforcement agencies, government departments, municipalities, the Border Management Authority, community structures and other stakeholders for helping maintain peace and stability.
According to SAPS, the province remained largely stable despite attempts by some individuals to exploit the demonstrations through criminal activity and public disorder.
