WATCH: Nasiphi Moya says she has arrested the same undocumented foreign national three times

By Marcus Moloko

Cellphone video footage has ignited fierce debate in Tshwane. In the footage, Executive Mayor Dr. Nasiphi Moya stands before officers, her voice sharp with frustration.

She claims to have arrested the same undocumented foreign national three times in as many weeks, only to see him released.

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The video footage highlights ongoing growing unease about undocumented migration and the perception that the system is failing to hold offenders accountable.

Dr Nasiphi arrests one foreigner 3 times within 3 weeks because SAPS releases them. This is why we must march every Thursday until we win.

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— StarLedi (@LadyMpopi) July 16, 2026

In the days following the video’s release, police in a statement announced nationwide operations.

Over 8,896 foreign nationals were arrested in just two weeks for contravening the Immigration Act.

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