The South African Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Tuesday that 14 South African fishermen had been arrested overnight in Zimbabwe and then released.
”According to Ambassador Jerry Ndou, South Africa’s representative in Harare, 14 South Africans were arrested last night at a game reserve near the border with Zambia,” foreign affairs spokesperson Ronnie Mamoepa said.
”They were released today [Tuesday] after paying an admission of guilt fine.”
Reports from Zimbabwe said 26 white campers, including the South Africans and an Australian, were arrested at a government-run camp site after failing to pay camping fees in foreign currency.
In Zimbabwe, it is mandatory for foreign tourists to pay in dollars when entering national parks and using camp sites in game reserves.
The reports added that the group was released after paying a fine of Z$25 000 (about R30) each. — Sapa