PSiRA to update media on investigations into alleged training of 95 Libyans conducted by Milites Dei Security near White River
The media briefing session will take place tomorrow, August 7, in Pretoria.
The director of the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA), Manabela Chauke, has convened a media briefing to provide an update on the ongoing investigations into the alleged military training conducted by Milites Dei Security Services near White River.
@lowvelder UPDATE: The 95 Libyan nationals who are expected to appear in the White River Magistrate’s Court today arrived and were immediately sent to the White River Police Station. The Mpumalanga police had recently raided their alleged illegal military camp outside White River. It is alleged that the detainees entered the country using false visas. Lowvelder will update its readers as court proceedings unfold.#mpumalanga #libyan
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The briefing session will take place at the PSiRA head offices in Pretoria on Wednesday August 7.
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Lowvelder will keep its readers updated when the session commences.
@lowvelder UPDATE: The Mpumalanga police spokesperson, Colonel Donald Mdhluli, gives an update on the investigation into the owner of the alleged military camp outside White River, in which 95 Libyan nationals were found training on Friday July 26. Lowvelder will update its readers as the story unfolds.
Ninety five Libyan nationals were arrested during a raid on the farm on which the military-style camp is situated on July 26.
@lowvelder A high-profile police delegation led by Police Minister Senzo Mchunu visited the facility, and provided some feedback about what they had found there. Read more more on Lowveld media website. #mpumalanga nelspruit militarybase
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They made first appearance in the White River Magistrate’s Court on July 29, facing charges of contravening the Immigration Act.
@lowvelder Some of the 95 accused Libyans singing what seems to be freedom songs, mostly in Arabic. The words “free Libya” can be heard.#lybia🇱🇾 #court #whiteriver #military
They appeared again on August 5.
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The case was postponed to August 26 for further investigation, and all 95 accused were remanded in custody at the Mbombela Correctional Services.
@lowvelder UPDATE: The 95 Libyan nationals who are expected to appear in the White River Magistrate’s Court today, have not. Lowvelder will update its readers as the court proceedings unfold. This is what the National Prosecuting Authority’s provincial spokesperson, Monica Nyuswa, has to say at the moment: #lybia🇱🇾 #lybian #court #hawks
