The Department of Home Affairs plans to reinforce transit visas after 8 illegal foreigners were arrested at OR Tambo International Airport for attempting to enter South Africa though a fire hydrant.

Published on

20 June 2022

The foreigners were found entering the fire hydrants at the airport, as the fire hydrants have passages inside the pipes. The 4 illegal Bangladeshi and 4 illegal Pakistani nationals allegedly arrived on a Qatar Airways flight from Doha.

Merentia Van Der Vent

Merentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.

Latest articles

Over 100 fishermen have headed out to sea off Cape Town recently to reel in some of the ocean’s greatest scourge – plastic.

Cosatu has slammed the salary hikes of public office bearers, saying it’s unfair when compared to the salaries of public service workers.

The Department of Home Affairs plans to reinforce transit visas after 8 illegal foreigners were arrested at OR Tambo International Airport for attempting to enter South Africa though a fire hydrant.

Latest articles

SANParks defends safety on Table Mountain amid crime concerns

Embrace your Heritage with Tjops & Choons Weekend

Home Affairs offices open every Saturday until 12 October 2024

Farm workers protest; Labour & housing issues in Cape Winelands

Learn the art of brining, curing and spicing

Free entry to City nature reserves

LEAP officers to be redeployed