Montclair police crack down on undocumented foreign nationals
All suspects are being detained at Montclair police station and face charges of contravening the Immigration Act.
A TOTAL of 13 foreign nationals are expected to appear at the Durban Magistrate’s Court for contravening the Immigration Act.
The suspects, who are currently detained at the Montclair police station, were recently arrested by the police for failing to produce valid documents to be in SA.
According to the police, the arrests formed part of the ongoing immigration enforcement operations targeting undocumented foreign nationals.
Also read: Nine illegal immigrants arrested
Last week, in a Durban Metro Police blitz, six undocumented foreign nationals were identified, verified, and arrested for being in the country illegally.
In a statement, Durban Metro Police said it remains committed to supporting integrated law enforcement operations aimed at ensuring compliance with South African laws and creating a safer, lawful business environment.
According to the Immigration Act 13 of 2002, “A business permit may be issued to the foreigner intending to establish, or invest in a business in the Republic in which he or she may be employed and to the members of such foreigner’s immediate family provided that- (a) such foreigner invests the prescribed financial or capital contribution in such business.”
What is the government doing to curb the influx of foreigners?
Meanwhile, today (June 4) KZN Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli delivered his address in the Provincial Legislature outlining government’s approach to the growing challenge of undocumented migration.
Ntuli situated the issue within a broader global context, noting that migration has historically been a force for human progress, economic development, and cultural exchange.
However, he cautioned that undocumented migration has emerged as one of the most significant governance challenges facing societies across the world.
“Migration itself is not the problem. The challenge before governments is how to manage migration in a manner that protects human dignity, safeguards the rule of law, strengthens public confidence, and ensures that development benefits all who live within our communities,” said Ntuli.
For more Southlands Sun news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok.
Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter and get news delivered straight to your inbox.
