Hawks sources said the raids were part of a large, multi-agency law enforcement operation.
“Officers are going out to secure certain items‚ documents‚ electronics. Anything that is seen as evidence for this investigation will be seized‚” one source said.
Bystanders outside the family's massive Saxonwold compound voiced their approval of the operation against the family‚ who stand accused of looting state coffers.
One observer described it as "sweet justice", while another commented: "Wonderful to see." The compound should be turned into a "massive prison", said a third.
"Lining up for UIF [the unemployment queue] will be a new reality‚" remarked another.