Undocumented Man Leaps From Bridge While Evading Police at Gauteng Roadblock
- An undocumented foreign national died after jumping off a bridge while fleeing police during a routine roadblock in Gauteng
- Police said the man was stopped on a motorcycle without documents and fled before leaping from the bridge
- The incident was captured live on television and widely shared online, sparking debate over police conduct and immigration enforcement.
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What began as a routine police roadblock in Gauteng ended in shock when an undocumented foreign national jumped off a bridge while trying to evade officers on 31 December 2025.
The incident, which was captured live by Newsroom Afrika, shows law enforcement officers visibly shocked as they look over the bridge moments after the man leapt over. The footage has since circulated widely on social media, sparking intense public debate.
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SAPS answer questions on the scene
Gauteng Deputy Commissioner General Fred Kekana, who was at the scene, explained that the man was stopped during the routine roadblock.
“He was driving a motorbike, which we were in the process of checking to establish whether it was stolen. He did not have any documents and was undocumented,” Kekana said as the situation unfolded.
According to Kekana, the man suddenly fled from officers and jumped off the bridge.
“He just slipped out, but we will get him,” he added at the time.
Police further stated that the individual was a foreign national and was unable to produce a passport or a valid driver’s licence during the stop.
The dramatic clip has since gone viral, drawing mixed reactions from South Africans online, with many questioning police conduct and procedures during the stop.
Footage sparks nationwide debate
@PercyJaphet4 commented:
“Police is not policing, he is politicking. How did he know the person was a foreigner?”
@subzerogunner weighed in on broader concerns around border control and security, stating:
“Our security agencies need more resources. The GNU must stop hiding and actually fund Home Affairs and the BMA. We are being invaded by undocumented foreign nationals.”
@ssyyddoo wrote:
“How is he undocumented without verification from immigration? What if he is a wanted murderer? They should teach law enforcement how to respond to these journalists.”
@thabanigkhomo questioned police safety protocols, asking:
“Why on earth didn’t SAPS handcuff him for his safety and their safety after finding out that he was undocumented before checking if the motorcycle was stolen or not?”
@ntombemhlophe8, reflected on the desperation of the situation, stating:
“He would rather die than go home.”
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Other articles on undocumented immigrants
In other news, Briefly News reported that five undocumented foreign nationals were found at an upmarket massage parlour during a raid conducted by the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Durban. The raid took place on 17 August 2025 after police suspected that the Durban North property was operating as a brothel. During the operation, officers found drug paraphernalia on the premises and discovered that the house had illegal water and electricity connections. SAPS then moved on to raid another property in Umhlanga, where police uncovered a brothel allegedly run by a US national. At that location, officers found women from Korea and Thailand.
In a related incident, Briefly News reported that ten immigrants were found when SAPS raided an illegal waste facility in Vereeniging, Gauteng, in August 2025. The joint operation, involving the provincial Environment Department, Home Affairs, Labour, and SAPS, resulted in the arrest of ten undocumented foreign nationals and the closure of the illegal waste facility. It is alleged that officials uncovered exploitative and unsafe working conditions during the raid. Labour inspectors confirmed that the site violated occupational health and safety regulations. Two additional facilities were also inspected: one was found to be partially compliant and will be closely monitored, while the other met all legal requirements.
In previous news, ten foreign nationals appeared in court on 29 December 2025 in connection with a mass shooting at a tavern in Bekkersdal, where ten people were killed. The men are accused of opening fire at the tavern, although the motive remains unclear. In addition to facing murder charges, the accused will also be charged with contravening the Immigration Act. Eight of the men are Basotho nationals, while two are Mozambican.
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