Summary of the Story:
- Video surfaces of Libyan 95 cadets dancing at a White River tavern before their arrest.
- The cadets were captured on camera dancing to DJ Clock’s remix song.
- The suspects are currently behind bars and will remain so until their next court appearance on August 5.
- The Libyan nationals were arrested for contravening South African immigration laws and alleged involvement in military training.
A video has surfaced showing the ‘Libyan 95‘ cadets dancing at a White River tavern before their arrest last week Friday.
‘Libyan 95’ spotted at White River tavern before arrest
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In a video first published by SowetanLive, some of the 95 Libyan cadets were seen enjoying themselves at Kwa-Jerry’s tavern in Mganduzweni village, Mpumalanga.
The video captured the men, who appeared to have two left feet, taking turns to show off their dance moves to a remix of DJ Clock’s D ‘n B Beat song.
One even managed to do a backflip, much to the delight of the cheering crowd.
The light-hearted scene starkly contrasts with the challenging life conditions in Libya today.
The North African country continues to grapple with political instability, economic struggles, and ongoing conflict, making the carefree dancing in South Africa appear even more surreal.
Libyan cadets to remain behind bars until next court appearance
The 95 Libyan nationals made a court appearance in White River, Mpumalanga, where they were charged with contravening the South African Immigration Act.
Prosecutor Martin Brits requested a seven-day adjournment, which was granted by Magistrate Eddie Hall.
The case was postponed to Monday, 5 August 2024, to allow for an Arabic language interpreter.
The arrests were the result of a raid on a farm outside White River, where the suspects were allegedly receiving military training.
The facility, accredited by the Private Security Regulatory Authority, was found with makeshift military tents and trenches, raising suspicions.
The Libyan nationals reportedly entered South Africa with irregular visas obtained through misrepresentation in Tunisia.
Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has since cancelled the irregular visas.
Initially, deportation was considered if no criminal activities were linked to the suspects, but the National Prosecuting Authority’s decision to prosecute them domestically means they will face trial in South Africa.