Zimbabwean Couple to Appear in Court After Illegal Pharmacy Raid in Northern Cape

A Zimbabwean couple, both 34 years old, has been arrested in Galeshewe, Kimberley, in South Africa’s Northern Cape province for allegedly operating an unlicensed pharmacy and selling dagga.

Their arrest came after the Kimberley Public Order Policing (POP) Unit and the Hawks received a tip-off about their illegal activities.

During the operation, officers reportedly found a large quantity of unregistered medicines and recovered about R180,000 in cash, suspected to be proceeds from unlawful sales.

The pair now faces charges under South Africa’s Medicines and Related Substances Control Act, which governs the handling and sale of pharmaceutical products.

The two suspects are expected to appear before the Kimberley Magistrates Court on Monday, 13 October 2025. Authorities say investigations are continuing to establish whether the couple is connected to other criminal networks in the region.