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Kombi Driver Arrested for Smuggling 20 Zimbabwean Children at Beitbridge Border

Police in Limpopo intercepted a Toyota Quantum vehicle which was transporting 23 Ethiopian men, and moments later they also arrested a man who arrived and offered police a bribe of R5,000. Picture: SAPS
Police in Limpopo intercepted a Toyota Quantum vehicle which was transporting 23 Ethiopian men, and moments later they also arrested a man who arrived and offered police a bribe of R5,000. Picture: SAPS

The South African Border Management Authority (BMA) has arrested a minibus driver who was reportedly attempting to smuggle undocumented Zimbabwean children into the country at the Beitbridge border.

According to BMA spokesperson Mmemme Mogotsi, the driver was apprehended on Monday while transporting 25 undocumented individuals, including 20 children aged 5 to 14. The children were being moved under unsafe and inhumane conditions.

The minibus was seized, and the driver was charged and remains in police custody. A fine of R375,000 was imposed for violating the Immigration Act. In line with established procedures, the children were handed over to Zimbabwean child welfare authorities for their protection while investigations continue.

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BMA Acting Commissioner Jane Thupana emphasized that the operation highlights the agency’s dedication to dismantling human trafficking networks that exploit vulnerable individuals, particularly children. She reaffirmed the BMA’s ongoing commitment to border security and safeguarding South Africa’s ports of entry.

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