The alleged camp, located at a farm in White River, Mpumalanga province, was reportedly disguised as a training facility for a security company.

Police spokesperson, Donald Mdhluli, stated that while the individuals were not immediately arrested, they were taken in for questioning to investigate any potential criminal activity. Upon inspection, the site, which featured green military-style tents and sandbags, appeared to function as a military base rather than a training center for security services. The founder of the security company was revealed to be a South African national.

The operation to apprehend the Libyans and shut down the camp began two days prior, as the South African authorities sought to ascertain the nature of the training received. National police spokeswoman Athlenda Mathe shed light on the Libyans' initial claim that they entered the country on study visas to train as security guards. However, ongoing police investigations indicate that they may have been participating in military training instead.

It remains unclear whether the detained individuals are affiliated with any specific group. Despite the detention, Major General Zeph Mkhwanazi, the provincial commissioner of the South African police in Mpumalanga, stressed that there is currently no immediate threat to community safety. Nevertheless, he emphasized the seriousness with which any potential threat to the province and the country's security and stability is taken.

The investigation into the secret military camp and the training of the Libyan nationals is still ongoing, according to a statement from Major General Mkhwanazi's office. The police will continue to thoroughly examine the situation and ensure that community safety is upheld throughout the process.

As more details emerge from this unfolding investigation, South African authorities are determined to ensure the security of both their province and the nation as a whole, while seeking to uncover the true intentions behind the secretive military camp and the training received by the detained Libyan nationals.