Sandton property illegal occupation leads to arrests of undocumented foreign nationals.
Johannesburg authorities launched an operation targeting properties allegedly linked to illegal occupation and immigration violations in Sandton, resulting into over 10 arrests and investigations.
Speaking during an inspection outside a property at 41B Adrien Street, Johannesburg MMC for Transport Kenny Kunene said multiple city departments and law enforcement agencies participated in the operation, including City Power, Johannesburg Water, the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department's Tactical Response Unit, the Johannesburg Roads Agency and officials from the transport department.
Kunene described the property as being in a poor condition and alleged that authorities had identified four undocumented foreign nationals during the operation. According to him, some of those detained were allegedly found in possession of fraudulent documentation, while others were believed to have overstayed their permits.
He said the individuals, who he alleged were from Malawi and Zimbabwe, were taken by officials from the Department of Home Affairs to Sandton Police Station for processing.
