A 38-year-old man has been arrested over an alleged attempt to travel from South Africa to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war, and is expected to appear in the Kempton Park Magistrate's Court on Thursday.
He is expected to face charges under the Regulation of Foreign Military Assistance Act. He is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and his name has not been released.
What police say
Police said the latest arrest followed an "intelligence-driven operation" involving the Hawks, Interpol and other law-enforcement agencies.
The earlier arrests
Nine Zimbabwean nationals were apprehended on Sunday at OR Tambo International Airport and a hotel in Bruma in connection with the same alleged plan. As we reported on 10 November, they remain in custody. They are accused of the alleged plan and are presumed innocent.
What we do not yet know
- The man's nationality and whether he is linked to the nine earlier accused.
- The exact charges the State will put to him.
- Whether more arrests are expected.
We will update this report after the court appearance.
