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Immigrants stuck in Cape jails since June

SAPS rejects allegations of indiscriminate arrests and unlawful treatment

A SAPS vehicle drives through Nkqubela in Robertson on Monday, 31 August. SAPS rejects allegations of indiscriminate arrests and unlawful treatment of detainees. Photos: David Harrison

At least 100 immigrants are being held in police cells across five Western Cape towns for charges related to overstaying their visas.
Some have been detained since June.
Last week, the Western Cape Coalition Against Xenophobia said people were being held in overcrowded and inhumane conditions.
SAPS has rejected allegations of indiscriminate arrests and unlawful treatment of detainees.

At least 100 immigrants are being held in police cells in five Western Cape towns on charges related to overstaying their visas. Some have been detained for two months.
Last week, the Western Cape Coalition Against…

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