More than 600 undocumented foreign nationals were detained during a joint enforcement operation in Mayfair, according to Johannesburg MMC for Public Safety Dr Mgcini Tshwaku. The sweep involved metro police, national law enforcement, and immigration authorities, resulting in the apprehension of over 400 men and 217 women who are being processed under legal protocols.
Tshwaku emphasized that undocumented populations pose security risks to the city while highlighting dangerous overcrowding conditions in targeted buildings. Officials identified confined residential spaces housing excessive numbers of people as potential catastrophes due to fire hazards and health violations. The action forms part of Johannesburg's broader enforcement campaign addressing hijacked properties and illegal occupation across densely populated neighborhoods.
Immigration officials continue verifying identities and determining appropriate measures for detainees, which may include deportation proceedings for those lacking valid documentation.
Tshwaku emphasized that undocumented populations pose security risks to the city while highlighting dangerous overcrowding conditions in targeted buildings. Officials identified confined residential spaces housing excessive numbers of people as potential catastrophes due to fire hazards and health violations. The action forms part of Johannesburg's broader enforcement campaign addressing hijacked properties and illegal occupation across densely populated neighborhoods.
Immigration officials continue verifying identities and determining appropriate measures for detainees, which may include deportation proceedings for those lacking valid documentation.
