Boksburg communities continue anti-illegal immigration marches beyond June 30
Three suspects were arrested following an incident in which a group of people reportedly forced their way into a foreign-owned spaza and removed stock.
In line with the nationwide March and March campaign, residents in several parts of Boksburg have vowed to continue their anti-illegal immigration demonstrations until their concerns regarding undocumented foreign nationals and related criminal activities are addressed by the relevant authorities.
Among the issues raised by protesters are allegations that some local companies employ undocumented foreign nationals instead of South Africans, as well as concerns over illegal mining, drug-related crime and alleged police corruption.
The protesters’ commitment to continuing their campaign beyond the June 30 deadline for undocumented foreign nationals to leave the country was evident as residents in areas including Boksburg North continued their demonstrations. The group visited several businesses, including retail outlets and industrial sites, to raise their concerns.
In Boksburg North, protesters marched to Satellite Bakery and Allbro in Anderbolt, alleging that the companies employ undocumented foreign nationals.
Under the supervision of police officers and private security personnel, representatives of the protesters met with management from both companies. They called for the dismissal of any employees found to be working illegally and urged the companies to prioritise the employment of South Africans, particularly residents from surrounding wards.
According to one of the march leaders, Thembekile Mazizi, both companies agreed to engage further with community representatives to discuss the concerns raised. The organisers said future engagements are expected to involve officials from the Departments of Home Affairs and Employment and Labour to conduct inspections and verify compliance with immigration and labour legislation.
Meanwhile, in Ramaphosa, three suspects were arrested on charges of public violence and possession of suspected stolen property after they were allegedly found with groceries believed to have been looted from a foreign-owned spaza shop.
The arrests followed an incident on Tuesday night in which a group of people reportedly forced their way into the shop and removed stock.
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