Two Congolese nationals arrested after identities fail to match SADC summit accreditation
Their identities and the circumstances surrounding the attempted access remain subject to further investigation.
Two individuals from the Democratic Republic of Congo have been apprehended attempting to infiltrate the 46th SADC Summit in Durban. According to NatJoints, the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure, the suspects used forged documents belonging to another person. They were caught at an access point when their identities did not match the presented accreditation.
The duo now faces charges of fraud, impersonation, and violating the Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act 2 of 2010, which prohibits unauthorized entry to designated areas. The investigation into their identities and the circumstances of their attempt to gain entry is ongoing. On Wednesday, a Zimbabwean national was also arrested for allegedly using false SADC accreditation to obtain entry, claiming to be a performing artist.
This individual faces a charge of illegally being in South Africa. NatJoints has warned that any form of SADC accreditation misuse, including exchanging, lending, sharing, falsification, or unauthorized summit venue access, will not be tolerated. Security measures are robust and designed to detect and prevent such attempts to compromise the safety and security of all involved.
Anti-illegal migration groups are reportedly planning protests outside the ICC, urging regional leaders to address undocumented migration. While NatJoints respects the right to peaceful protest, they will not tolerate criminality, violence, intimidation, property destruction, breach of restricted areas, or any deliberate effort to disrupt the summit.
Those participating in marches and gatherings are urged to comply with the law and instructions from law enforcement officers.
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