More than 1,000 people, including nearly 500 undocumented foreign nationals, were arrested in Limpopo during police operations over the Easter holidays.
Limpopo SAPS spokesperson Col Malesela Ledwaba said working alongside multiple law enforcement agencies, police arrested a total of 1,023 suspects between 30 March and 5 April 2026 as part of Operation Shanela.
Among those arrested were suspects linked to serious and violent crimes, including six for murder, six for attempted murder, and nine for rape. A significant number, 495 individuals, were arrested for contravening immigration laws, he said.
