Illegal immigrant arrested for possession of a stolen Parliament vehicle that was stolen at Menlyn Mall in Pretoria

The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in Limpopo Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has extended commendations to the swift and effective response of the members of SAPS Provincial Anti-Smuggling Task Team in the recent case involving the theft of a vehicle worth Millions of Rands belonging to a Member of Parliament.

The vehicle, stolen on Thursday afternoon, 07 August 2024 at a parking lot in Menlyn Mall, Pretoria, was on its way to being smuggled into Zimbabwe when the suspect was apprehended later in the evening in Lebowakgomo policing area outside Polokwane.

The 42-year-old Zimbabwean national was charged with possession of presumed stolen motor vehicle and contravention of the Immigration Act after it was established that he was in the country illegally.

He is expected to appear before Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on August 12.