Amid ongoing government operations, property owners, landlords, body corporates, managing agents, employers, businesses, tenants, and residents in North Beach are urged to stay within the confines of the law, regarding documentation and legality.

Chairperson of the North Beach CPF, Mahomed Essa shared, “The SAPS, the Department of Home Affairs, the Department of Employment and Labour, Durban Metro Police, and other law enforcement agencies will continue to conduct lawful compliance and enforcement operations.

“All persons must be able to produce valid identification and, where applicable, lawful documentation confirming their right to reside and/or work in South Africa upon lawful request.”

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Essa cautioned, “Property owners, landlords, employers and business owners are reminded to comply with all applicable legislation. Anyone who knowingly acts in contravention of South African law, including by unlawfully employing or accommodating persons, may be subject to criminal investigation, prosecution and the penalties provided for by law.”

Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour Jomo Sibiya said employers should stop favouring undocumented foreign nationals.

“There is nothing like South Africans do not want to work, we must stop that notion,” he said.
Sibiya warned that tougher penalties are on the way for employers who violate labour and immigration laws.

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“Our fines are going to be harsher going forward for employers who are non-compliant. Non-compliance is very expensive. You can’t prioritise illegal immigrants because you want to exploit them,” he said.

According to the department, the Employment Services Amendment Bill will introduce stronger enforcement mechanisms and fines of up to R100 000 for non-compliance.

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