The case docket against the seven security guards based at the Lindela Repatriation Centre was not placed on the roll at the Krugersdorp Magistrates’ Court due to insufficient evidence.

The guards were handed over to police and arrested on 15 May for allegedly aiding in the escape of 37 illegal immigrants.

The seven appeared in court on Tuesday, 19 May.

According to a statement released by Phindi Mjonondwane, Regional Spokesperson for Gauteng for the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the docket has been referred back to police, with instructions of investigations that must be conducted. Once those investigations are concluded, the docket will be brought back to the NPA for a decision.

Security guards, who helped illegal immigrants escape, handed over to police

16 May

Seven security guards from the Lindela Repatriation Center in Krugersdorp were handed over to the Krugersdorp police by their lawyer yesterday, 15 May.

A statement from the office of the Provincial Commissioner of Gauteng stated that the seven security guards were then arrested for aiding in the escape of 37 illegal immigrants who escaped from the repatriation center on Saturday, 2 May.

The guards were all released on warning to appear before the Krugersdorp Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 19 May. Two are still outstanding.

Since the escape of the illegal immigrants, no one has been rearrested. Police are still calling for anyone who may have information that could lead to the rearrest of the illegal immigration to report to the nearest police station or call the Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or by using MySAPS App that can be downloaded.