Heidelberg Correctional Facility raided by EST and SAPS

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GAUTENG - On Monday, 8 December 2025, the Anti-Gang Unit (AGU), under the leadership of Lieutenant Colonel Arends, conducted a search operation at the Heidelberg Correctional Facility. This initiative was executed in collaboration with facility management, including the Communications Department, the Emergency Support Team (EST), and various units of the South African Police Service (SAPS). The operation involved the search of over 100 inmates, resulting in the confiscation of numerous illegal items, including cellphones, chargers, earphones, a laptop, cash, dagga, tattoo machines, and various grocery items. On Wednesday, 10 December 2025, the #AGU returned to the Boksburg Correctional Facility for another search of approximately 150 inmates, resulting in the seizure of contraband such as multiple cellphones, a mini hi-fi, chargers, a knife, various grocery items, dagga, and cash. Further charges were imposed on the inmates found in possession of these contraband items. Lt ...
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Two BMA officials arrested for corruption at Beitbridge border post

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POLOKWANE – A coordinated alert operation conducted at the Beitbridge Port of Entry has resulted in the arrest of two Border Management Authority (BMA) officials and seven other individuals for their alleged involvement in corruption and contravention of the Immigration Act.

The intelligence driven operation was executed on Tuesday, 22 April 2025 at around 09:00 by members of the Limpopo Provincial Anti-Corruption Unit, Musina Detectives, LCRC, and officials from the BMA, with a focus on disrupting the activities of facilitators who aid undocumented immigrants in crossing the border illegally.

During the operation, surveillance teams observed a white Mercedes Benz taxi parking next to the shop. Two BMA officials, a 61-year-old female and a 44-year-old male, both stationed at Beitbridge Border Post, were seen stopping the vehicle and subsequently allowing it to proceed, allegedly after receiving a bribe.

The vehicle was later intercepted, and it was found to be transporting a total of 18 passengers: 13 were in possession of valid passports, while five were undocumented foreign nationals with no travel documents. A female passenger and the taxi driver, believed to have played active roles in the illicit facilitation, were also arrested at the scene.

All suspects, including the two BMA officials, were charged with corruption and appeared before the Musina Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 23 April 2025. The five undocumented immigrants were separately charged with contravening the Immigration Act. All nine accused are set to reappear in court on Thursday, 24 April 2025 for a formal bail application.

The Acting Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Major General Samuel Manala, praised the swift and coordinated efforts of the law enforcement teams involved in the operation.

“This operation is a clear demonstration of our unwavering commitment to uprooting corruption and illegal activities at our borders. The actions of those entrusted with enforcing the law, yet who choose to undermine it for personal gain, will not be tolerated. I commend the teams for their vigilance and dedication in protecting the integrity of our borders,” said Major General Manala.

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