A South African national was arrested in the United States by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after authorities determined he was in the country illegally.

Jacobus Lodevickus Janse Van Rensburg, a citizen of South Africa, is facing multiple criminal charges, including aggravated assault with a weapon, assault, and driving under the influence (DUI). Officials identified him as an undocumented immigrant at the time of his arrest.

ICE took Van Rensburg into custody following his encounters with local law enforcement. The agency has not released further details regarding the circumstances of the alleged offenses or his current detention status.

• AGGRAVATED ASSAULT W/A WEAPON
• ASSAULT
• DUI

Jacobus Lodevickus Janse Van Rensburg is a criminal illegal alien from South Africa. pic.twitter.com/W6cLFiIKtU

— U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (@ICEgov) January 27, 2026

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