POLICE DETAIN ILLEGAL FOREIGNERS IN MAMELODI!

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Tshwane, in collaboration with several law enforcement partners, conducted another successful OperationShanela in Mamelodi on Saturday, 23 August 2025.

Operation Shanela continues to form part of the Tshwane District’s ongoing commitment to maintaining zero tolerance towards crime and strengthening community safety and trust.

The operation was led by the District Commissioner of Tshwane, Major-General Samuel Thine, and supported by members of SAPS, the Department of Home Affairs, the Tshwane Metro Police Department, the Gauteng Traffic Police, the National Traffic Police, and the Department of Community Safety.

Detectives arrested 362 suspects for a range of criminal offences, including, 58 for gender-based violence-related offences, 5 for attempted murder, 3 for armed robbery, 3 for rape, 25 for assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, with 4 suspects arrested for hijacking.

In addition, 23 undocumented foreign nationals were detained and handed over to immigration authorities, while one person was arrested and fined for employing undocumented foreigners.