At least seven suspected undocumented foreign nationals have been arrested by police in Diepsloot. Pule Letshwiti-Jones reports. Courtesy #DStv403
JOHANNESBURG - At least seven suspected undocumented foreign nationals have been arrested by police in Diepsloot.
The area is calm but tense following protests on Wednesday when police fired stun grenades and rubber bullets.
READ: Diepsloot protest | Police fire stun grenades, rubber bullets
Residents in the area are frustrated over the high crime levels and the local police's inaction.
Police Minister Bheki Cele and the new national police commissioner visited the area but residents say they are sick and tired of the minister's empty promises.
[JUST IN] More than seven suspected undocumented foreign nationals have been arrested by police and the home affairs immigration services. They've been taken to the Diepsloot police station. Story developing on @eNCA #DiepslootProtest #Diepsloot
— Pule Letshwiti-Jones (@pule_jones) April 6, 2022
Police Minister Bheki Cele says 'Amaberete' will be deployed to Diepsloot. But, the community says they are sick and tired of Cele's empty promises. Police have fired stun grenades and rubber bullets to disperse protesting residents. eNCA's Aviwe Mtila, Pule Letshwiti-Jones, and Shahan Ramkissoon have more. Courtesy of #DStv403
