Eight foreign nationals arrested as part of a joint operation by the FBI, Hawks and US Secret Service face extradition to the US.

They face several charges relating to internet scams, money laundering and identity theft. 

The Nigerian nationals were arrested in Table View, Cape Town, on Tuesday and made a brief appearance in the Cape Town Magistrate's Court on Wednesday afternoon.

Perry Osagiede, Enorense Izevbiege, Franklin Edosa Osagiede, Osariemen Eric Clement, Collins Owhofasa Otughwor, Musa Mudashiru, Prince Ibeabuchi Mark and Toritseju Gabriel Otubu are alleged to be members of a syndicate called the "Black Axe".

Guest on the line: Jackie Phamotse, author of the award-winning Bare – The Blesser’s Game