In an attempt to mitigate the exploitation of asylum seekers and undocumented foreign nationals in town and the rest of the country, the Toekomsrus-based Myburgh Foundation recently established a labour desk to deal with challenges that immigrants may face.
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“This comes following multiple raids and operations by law enforcement and the Department of Home Affairs to establish compliance to the immigration and labour act by companies in Randfontein,” said a legal representative for the Myburgh Foundation, Clive Copsey.
He added it came to their attention that non-compliant companies are issued fines in terms of the law, but still leave the arrested immigrants at the mercy of the courts who face charges of contravention of the immigration act. This then starts the process of further detention and deportation.
Copsey added that families of the detained are left without hope as little to no assistance is forthcoming from the corporates in question.
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“This could be easily mitigated if both immigrants and businesses adhere to the immigration and labour laws.
We are kicking off an intensive drive to inform and facilitate immigrants and businesses on compliance regarding these matters.”
Copsey continued to say this forms part of their welfare and humanitarian mandate which entails the protection of the rights and interests of asylum seekers and refugees.
Any queries can be directed to Myburgh Foundation operation manager Randy Christian on 062 591 2268.
