Police acting on intelligence searched a bushy area near the Pongola River in KwaZulu-Natal and arrested a 33-year-old man in July 2026. They seized 19 bales of compressed dagga, valued at about R2 million.
He was expected in Magudu Magistrate's Court on 27 July 2026. He had not yet been formally charged, though possession and dealing charges were expected. Police were still looking for other suspects.
The man is not named, and his nationality is not stated.
Why it matters: At the time of the report he had not been formally charged, and the charges were only expected.
Source: The Witness, 2026-07-26. Forgotten Prisoner's account is based on this reporting. An arrest or charge is not proof of guilt.