POLICE in Ekurhuleni district have arrested more than 250 suspects during a major Operation Basadi conducted between 27 and 28 August 2025.
The dramatic crackdown was part of efforts to combat crime and ensure residents' safety in the troubled district.
Police spokeswoman Captain Neldah Sekgobela said 219 suspects were arrested by detectives on Thursday, 28 August across the district while tracing suspects. Another 53 were arrested during Operation Basadi in the Thokoza area, led by SAPS Katlehong station commander Brigadier Albertina Vesi.
"The detectives arrested 140 suspects for various crimes, including contact crime, 13 for contact-related crime, 43 for other serious crime, eight for property crime, and 38 for gender-based violence," said Sekgobela.
Meanwhile, Sekgobela said another operation led by female officers, headed by Colonel Patricia Rampota, was held in Benoni on Thursday, 28 August.
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She said roadblocks were set up in the main streets, leading to the searching of 559 people and 311 vehicles.
Sixteen suspects believed to be undocumented foreigners were arrested after they failed to produce identity documents during the arrests.
"During the operation, eight traffic fines were issued, amounting to R4 000, and two liquor outlets were closed down for non-compliance in Benoni," said Sekgobela.
Ekurhuleni district commissioner Major-General Anna Sithole thanked all law enforcers and community members for putting in more effort in the fight against crime in the Ekurhuleni district.
