Tshwane Metro Police Department arrests two suspects involved in human trafficking: @TMPDSafety On Monday, 16 June 2025, Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) Tactical Response Team, in collaboration with South African Police Service (SAPS) members, successfully executed a significant operation resulting in the arrest of two suspects involved in human trafficking and online sexual exploitation. The officers received information and pursued leads regarding a Zimbabwean woman suspected of trafficking young women and coercing them into producing online pornography. The female suspect was successfully traced at a premises in Gezina, Pretoria North. The suspect led the officers to a residence in Pretoria north where they discovered four female victims aged between 18 and 38 years actively engaged in online sexual performances using large screens and recording equipment. The victims were three South African citizens and a Malawian national who were reportedly held against their will. During interviews, the women revealed that their identification documents were being withheld by the female suspect, who claimed to be their employer. The Zimbabwean woman was immediately arrested. Further investigation led officers to separate address, where her husband, a Nigerian national, was arrested. Both suspects were formally charged with human trafficking and the forced production of online pornography, and they are detained at a local SAPS station. As the investigation progresses, additional charges may follow. The Tshwane Metro Police Department remains committed to combating human trafficking and all forms of exploitation. The Chief of Police, Commissioner YCR Faro, commends the members for their swift response and hard work.