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Five held for posing as Home Affairs officials in Limpopo

# Five suspects have been arrested in Marapong Township near Lephalale, Limpopo, for allegedly intimidating a Nigerian business owner and posing as Home Affairs officials. Police spokesperson Malesela Ledwaba says the group ordered the man to close his lounge, threatened to destroy the business, and demanded that he leave South Africa. His immigration documents were later verified as valid. He says the suspects were arrested during an intelligence-driven operation and are expected to face charges including intimidation and impersonating Home Affairs officials.