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Illegally employed foreign nationals arrested in Cape Town raids

Source: SAnews.gov.za, 10/05/2018


A total of 25 illegal foreign nationals were arrested for contravening
the Immigration Act during raids on businesses in Cape Town on
Wednesday.
The Departments of Home Affairs and Labour, in conjunction with the
South African Police Service, conducted the raids in China City in
Milnerton and Canal Walk in Century City.
The raids were in response to complaints that had been lodged.
The Department of Home Affairs said the number of arrests was expected
to increase as investigations continue.
A manager at one of the restaurants that was visited will be charged
for contravention of the Immigration Act, which prohibits employment of
illegal foreign nationals in South Africa.
“Random inspections at places of employment are conducted to ensure
employers of foreign nationals comply with immigration laws. Employing
foreigners who are not in possession of enabling documents is an
offence.
“The department, in partnership with other law enforcement agencies,
will continue to enforce immigration legislation with no respite,” the
department said on Thursday.
It warned that those who persist in flouting immigration and labour
laws of the country will face the full might of the law.
“This is in support of the national drive towards safer communities
wherein citizens and documented foreign nationals are and feel safe,”
the department said.


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