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The South African
3 days ago
- The South African
Foreign couple arrested for forcing SA women into online porn
Authorities in Tshwane have arrested a Zimbabwean woman and her Nigerian husband for allegedly trafficking women and forcing them to perform in online porn. The Tshwane Metro Police Department's Tactical Response Team, working with the South African Police Service, carried out the arrests on Monday 16 June after receiving a tip-off. According to TMPD senior superintendent Isaac Mahamba, the officers traced the female suspect to a property in Gezina, Pretoria North. 'She was suspected of luring young women and coercing them into filming online pornography,' Mahamba said. Officers followed the woman to a second location in Pretoria North, where they found four women. Three were South African citizens and one a Malawian national, allegedly forced to perform online sex acts using recording equipment and large screens. The women, aged between 18 and 38, told officers the suspect was holding them against their will. They also said she had taken their identification documents. Police arrested the Zimbabwean woman on the scene. Further investigation led police to a separate address where they arrested her Nigerian husband. Both suspects face charges of human trafficking and forcing the production of online porn. Police have not ruled out further arrests as the investigation continues. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Citizen
3 days ago
- The Citizen
4 women freed in Tshwane human trafficking and online pornography bust, 2 arrested
Four women were rescued from the clutches of alleged human traffickers in the north of Pretoria this week. Pretoria Rekord reports that police conducted an operation on Monday after receiving a tip-off about a woman suspected of trafficking young women and coercing them into pornography, says Superintendent Isaac Mahamba, spokesperson for the Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD). The operation, by the TMPD's Tactical Response Team in collaboration with SAPS, led to the arrest of two suspects for alleged human trafficking and online sexual exploitation. Mahamba says police successfully traced the suspect to a property in Gezina. The suspect then led the officers to another residence where the four victims were allegedly found producing online sexual content against their will. 'The suspect led the officers to a residence in Pretoria North where they discovered four female victims, aged between 18 and 38, actively engaged in online sexual performances using large screens and recording equipment.' Mahamba says the victims were three South African citizens and a Malawian national. 'During interviews, the women revealed that their IDs were being withheld by the female suspect, who claimed to be their employer.' The woman was immediately arrested, Mahamba says. Further investigation led officers to a separate address, where the suspect's husband, a Nigerian national, was arrested. 'Both suspects were formally charged with human trafficking and the forced production of online pornography, and they are detained at a local SAPS station. 'As the investigation progresses, additional charges may follow.' He says the TMPD remains committed to combating human trafficking and all forms of exploitation. 'The chief of police, Commissioner Yolanda Faro, commends all the members for their swift response and hard work,' he adds. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
3 days ago
- The Citizen
Police rescue four women forced into alleged online pornography
Four women were rescued from the clutches of suspected human traffickers in the north of Pretoria this week. Police conducted an operation on June 16 after receiving a tip-off about a woman suspected of trafficking young women and coercing them into pornography, said Superintendent Isaac Mahamba, spokesperson for the Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD). The operation, by the TMPD's Tactical Response Team and done in collaboration with SAPS, led to the arrest of two suspects involved in human trafficking and online sexual exploitation. Mahamba said police successfully traced the suspect to premises in Gezina. The suspect then led the officers to another residence where the four victims were allegedly found producing online sexual performances against their will. 'The suspect led the officers to a residence in Pretoria North where they discovered four female victims, aged between 18 and 38, actively engaged in online sexual performances using large screens and recording equipment.' Mahamba said the victims were three South African citizens and a Malawian national. 'During interviews, the women revealed that their identification documents were being withheld by the female suspect, who claimed to be their employer.' The woman was immediately arrested, Mahamba said. Further investigation led officers to a separate address, where the suspects' husband, a Nigerian national, was arrested. 'Both suspects were formally charged with human trafficking and the forced production of online pornography, and they are detained at a local SAPS station. 'As the investigation progresses, additional charges may follow.' He said the TMPD remains committed to combating human trafficking and all forms of exploitation. 'The Chief of Police Commissioner Yolanda Faro commends all the members for their swift response and hard work,' he concluded. ALSO READ: Faulty valve blamed for prolonged water outage in Silverton Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to bennittb@ or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram or TikTok. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading! Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App here
The Citizen
3 days ago
- The Citizen
Zim woman and Nigerian husband arrested for sexual exploitation
The victims were three South African citizens and a Malawian national who were allegedly held against their will. A Zimbabwean woman and her Nigerian husband have been arrested for alleged human trafficking and coercing women into online pornography in Tshwane. According to the City of Tshwane, the Tshwane Metro Police Department's (TMPD) Tactical Response Team, in collaboration with members of the South African Police Service (Saps), arrested the two suspects on Monday. 'The officers received information and pursued leads regarding a Zimbabwean woman suspected of trafficking young women and coercing them into producing online pornography. The female suspect was successfully traced at a premises in Gezina, Pretoria North,' said senior superintendent Isaac Mahamba. ALSO READ: Child pornography case: It took 40 days for authorities to download material seized from couple 'The suspect led the officers to a residence in Pretoria North, where they discovered four female victims aged between 18 and 38 years actively engaged in online sexual performances using large screens and recording equipment.' The victims were three South African citizens and a Malawian national who were allegedly held against their will. During interviews, the women alleged that their identification documents were being withheld by the female suspect, who claimed to be their employer. The Zimbabwean woman was immediately arrested. ALSO READ: Luxury vehicle and R647 000 seized from alleged child pornography couple Further investigation led officers to a separate address, where her husband, a Nigerian national, was arrested. Both suspects were formally charged with human trafficking and the forced production of online pornography. The police have not ruled out the possibility of more arrests as the investigation progresses. Couple arrested for child pornography In another incident last week, police arrested a 47-year-old woman and a 48-year-old man in Bloubergstrand, in the Western Cape, for the alleged sexual abuse of their two daughters, aged three and eight. ALSO READ: 40-year-old stepfather sentenced to 15 years for sexual grooming and child pornography 'The suspects face multiple charges, including the production of child sexual abuse material (commonly referred to as 'child pornography'), rape, sexual assault and sexual grooming,' said police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Amanda van Wyk. 'The operation was carried out by a multidisciplinary team comprising members of the national and Western Cape Serial and Electronic Crime Investigations Units, officials from the Department of Social Development supported by the FBI and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI),' the police said. Several electronic devices were seized during the arrest. Police said the investigation remains ongoing. READ NEXT: EC father sentenced to more than 3 000 years for child pornography and sexual abuse
The Citizen
02-06-2025
- The Citizen
16 drunk drivers arrested during weekend operation
The Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) arrested 16 drunk drivers during the weekend Drunk Driving Operation in Sunnyside on the evening of May 31. The operation formed part of the department's ongoing efforts to promote road safety and ensure safe drivers across the city. The aim was to remove unfit drivers from the roads and reduce the risk of accidents caused by intoxicated driving. As part of the enforcement: – 16 motorists were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or intoxicating substances. – 10 AARTO 1 infringement notices were issued for road traffic contraventions. The TMPD said it remains committed to upholding traffic laws and ensuring that all road users can travel safely. Motorists are reminded of the dangers of intoxicated driving and are urged to make responsible choices behind the wheel. 'The safety of our community is a top priority. These operations will continue throughout the city to ensure compliance with traffic regulations and to promote responsible driving behaviour,' said spokesperson Senior Superintendent Isaac Mahamba. On May 31, TMPD officers also conducted a co-ordinated public transport operation at the intersection of R55 and Drakensburg Road in Olievenhoutbosch. The operation took place in conjunction with officers from the Taxi Unit Task Team and Tactical Response Team, and as a result, 18 public transport vehicles were impounded for operating without the necessary documentation. Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to bennittb@ or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
