Five suspects aged between 19 and 25 were arrested in Middleburg on 06 July 2025 for contravention of the Immigration Act of South Africa. The suspects were nabbed during Operation Vala Umgodi in the Mpumalanga Province.
The suspects were apprehended by the team as they conducted stop-and-searches in the Middleburg Toll Plaza.
The Combat and Proactive team stopped a grey Toyota Quantum with Mozambican registration number plates, ferrying commuters. It was during this time when the suspects were cornered for failing to produce valid documentation to be in the country.
The suspects were charged accordingly and are expected to appear at the Emalahleni Magistrate’s Court soon.
The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Major General (Dr.) Zeph Mkhwanazi has commended members for the exceptional work done through Operation Vala Umgodi.