South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members apprehended 1,174 undocumented Zimbabwean nationals attempting to enter the country illegally through border crossings in Limpopo province.
Illegal Border Crossing Apprehensions in Limpopo
Photographs and video footage from the operation depict hundreds of individuals, including men, women with toddlers, and older children, moving in orderly columns through bushveld under military supervision. Soldiers from the 1 South African Tank Regiment flanked the procession.
The SANDF reported that last Friday’s situation was uncharacteristically aggressive, with some individuals attempting to resist authorities. During the operation, Rifleman TM Mokoena sustained a stab wound to his forearm while defending himself from an attempted assault.
“Rifleman Mokoena sustained a stab wound to his forearm while defending himself against an undocumented person who attempted a life-threatening assault,” the SANDF said in a statement.
All intercepted individuals were handed over safely to the South African Immigration Services for further processing. The Defence Intelligence Services has taken over the investigation.
Col Dikgabane Herold Tladi, officer commanding Joint Tactical Headquarters Limpopo, commended the soldiers for their restraint and professionalism and wished Rifleman Mokoena a speedy recovery.
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