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Media Statement
POTCHEFSTROOM – As part of ensuring compliance with the Immigration Act, 42 suspected undocumented persons between the ages of 35 and 56 are expected to appear before the Coligny Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 2 September 2024, for contravention of the Immigration Act, 2002 (Act No.13 of 2002). This arrest came after a joint operation was conducted by members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) and Immigration Officials on Thursday, 29 August 2024, at a construction site in Coligny, near Lichtenburg. The undocumented persons were found working at the site and they include foreign nationals from Lesotho, Malawi and Zimbabwe. They were arrested after failing to confirm their legal status in the country. Their 53-year-old employer, Sympton Manyena, was also arrested and on Friday, 30 August 2024, paid an admission of guilt fine of R63 000-00 for employing undocumented person in contravention of section 38 of the Immigration Act. The North West Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, welcomed the arrests and praised all members involved for their tireless efforts and collaboration to enforce this legislation. Ends
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