Official source
Source domain: sanews.gov.za
Collected on 6 October 2026
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What this means
This is a SAnews report published on 5 October 2026 about police operations in Gauteng. It says that more than 670 wanted suspects were arrested during Operation Shanela II, with additional arrests during a roadblock and weekend operations in several districts. The report also says that the suspects will appear in Magistrate’s Courts.
Facts
Places
Gauteng
Reference
GOVNEWS-84743
Key Takeaways
- Published 5 October 2026
- More than 670 suspects arrested in Gauteng
- Operation Shanela II led by Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni
- 14 people arrested during a roadblock in Protea, Soweto
- 13 illegal immigrants taken for processing by Department of Home Affairs officials
- Suspects will appear at different Magistrate’s Courts
- GCIS / SAnews
- South African Police Service (SAPS)
- Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni
- Department of Home Affairs
- Magistrate’s Courts
Dates
Opening Date
5 October 2026