ActionSA welcomes the arrest of 268 illegal foreigners found working in a factory within the Mabhodini area (Riverside Industrial Area) of Newcastle Local Municipality. This marks a significant step toward addressing illegal immigration and the unlawful employment of undocumented foreigners, an issue we brought to light earlier this year.
On the Ist of March 2024, ActionSA led a march to the Department of Labour in Newcastle, demanding immediate action and inspections of factories in the Mabhodini area. Our investigations had revealed that many businesses in the area employed illegal foreigners over local South Africans.
We have consistently emphasised that jobs and economic opportunities in Newcastle must benefit local residents, especially amid the region’s high youth unemployment. It is imperative that South African citizens, particularly young people, are prioritised for employment opportunities rather than being side-lined by illegal practices.
As the party that initially raised this matter, we are encouraged to see the authorities finally taking action. The arrest of these 268 individuals is an essential first step in protecting local jobs and ensuring that Newcastle’s economy uplifts its community rather than exploiting vulnerable individuals.
ActionSA calls on all relevant authorities to continue enforcing immigration and labour laws and to hold businesses accountable for employing only those with valid documentation. Upholding these laws is vital not only for safeguarding local employment but also for preserving the integrity of our nation’s policies.
The people of Newcastle deserve better, and ActionSA remains committed to championing initiatives that prioritise local employment and foster economic growth for South Africans.
We also urge the government to focus on foreign-owned factories operating in KwaSithebe in the Mandeni area.
On the lith of March 2024, we went to KwaSithebe and engaged with local residents who revealed shocking work conditions in factories. It is time for decisive and consistent action to address these systemic issues across the province.
ActionSA Welcomes the Arrest of 268 Illegal Immigrants in Riverside Industrial Area
ActionSA welcomes the arrest of 268 illegal foreigners found working in a factory within the Mabhodini area (Riverside Industrial Area) of Newcastle Local Municipality. This marks a significant step toward addressing illegal immigration and the unlawful employment of undocumented foreigners, an issue we brought to light earlier this year.
On the Ist of March 2024, ActionSA led a march to the Department of Labour in Newcastle, demanding immediate action and inspections of factories in the Mabhodini area. Our investigations had revealed that many businesses in the area employed illegal foreigners over local South Africans.
We have consistently emphasised that jobs and economic opportunities in Newcastle must benefit local residents, especially amid the region’s high youth unemployment. It is imperative that South African citizens, particularly young people, are prioritised for employment opportunities rather than being side-lined by illegal practices.
As the party that initially raised this matter, we are encouraged to see the authorities finally taking action. The arrest of these 268 individuals is an essential first step in protecting local jobs and ensuring that Newcastle’s economy uplifts its community rather than exploiting vulnerable individuals.
ActionSA calls on all relevant authorities to continue enforcing immigration and labour laws and to hold businesses accountable for employing only those with valid documentation. Upholding these laws is vital not only for safeguarding local employment but also for preserving the integrity of our nation’s policies.
The people of Newcastle deserve better, and ActionSA remains committed to championing initiatives that prioritise local employment and foster economic growth for South Africans.
We also urge the government to focus on foreign-owned factories operating in KwaSithebe in the Mandeni area.
On the lith of March 2024, we went to KwaSithebe and engaged with local residents who revealed shocking work conditions in factories. It is time for decisive and consistent action to address these systemic issues across the province.