10 Undocumented Immigrants Arrested in Nelson Mandela Bay During Joint Operation Between SAPS & Home Affairs

• Authorities in Nelson Mandela Bay conducted a joint operation to round up undocumented immigrants
• 10 foreign nationals were arrested at the Koedoeskloof Landfill site in Kariega
• The operation was undertaken to safeguard the security of residents and municipal workers

EASTERN CAPE - Nelson Mandela Bay Metro officials, the police, and the home affairs department joined forces and arrested 10 undocumented immigrants.

The joint operation targeted the Koedoeskloof Landfill site in Kariega in the Eastern Cape Metro. The outcome of the crime operation also resulted in the demolition of 15 illegally built informal dwellings.

Tshonono Buyeye, a member of the mayoral committee for public health, claims the operation was carried out to safeguard the security of site visitors and municipal employees, SABC News reported.

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Buyeye added that residents in the area fear visiting the Koedoeskloof Landfill site to throw away their waste because of increased muggings.

Speaking on the success of the joint operation, the MMC said societal problems such as this required cooperation from all sectors, Algoa FM reported.

Buyeye said:

"These societal problems need all of us to work together as government stakeholders if we really want to see sustainable solutions."

This is what South Africans had to say about the joint operation

South Africans took to social media to weigh in on the joint operation.

Here are some comments

@Sthembiso_RSA said:

"These thugs have really invaded our country in their millions,they're everywhere #OperationDudula #PutSouthAfricansFirst ✊."

Lexusy Chibanda claimed:

"Document for what as long I'm doing the job properly...thats it."

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Mxolisi Mahoti commented:

"I wish that can continue all over, nationwide."

Freddy F Fox said:

"That's what happens when you don't have money to pay for a cooldrink."

Mawande Somnandi Vayeke congratulated:

"Well done, guys, and you must continue doing a great job. Salute Mr. Aaron Motsoaledi, Home Affairs is alive and kicking under your leadership."

Operation Dudula marches against hiring undocumented foreign nationals, Tshwane motorists warned

In another story, Briefly News reported that motorists in Bronkhorstspruit were cautioned to avoid several routes on Wednesday, 26 October.

The Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) gave the warning as members of Operation Dudula are expected to embark on a protest.

The march is believed to have been planned for mines in Bronkhorstspruit to hire South Africans instead of undocumented foreigners.

Source: Briefly News