Johannesburg Business Raids

The South African Police last week raided the Johannesburg CBD area in search of counterfeit goods being sold. Gauteng premier David Makhura has confirmed that at least 600 people were taken in by police on Wednesday to verify whether they are in the country legally. They were arrested in the Joburg CBD during a search operation. Firearms and counterfeit goods were among the items recovered in various buildings. In a turn of events as many as 10 police officers accused of wrongdoing during last week's raid on counterfeit goods in the Johannesburg CBD were on Monday sent back to jail by magistrate Lucas Van Der Schyff, who presided over the matter in the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court. They were arrested last week for allegedly soliciting bribes, tipping off illegal vendors of imminent raids and trying to sell confiscated goods. The police officers face charges including extortion, theft, corruption and defeating the ends of justice.Dr Abdul Karim Elgoni Chairperson African Diaspora Forum Leon Isaacson Managing Director Global Migration Izak Khomo Channel Africa expert