Government crackdown on businesses – what employers in South Africa need to know

The Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) has ramped up its inspection raids, which remind employers to audit foreigners’ employment status to avoid being caught in violation of immigration, employment, and criminal laws.

19 Feb 2025 1 min read Article

This was outlined by legal experts at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) Imraan Mahomed, Taryn York and Mapaseka Nketu.

Recently, Minister Nomakhosazana Meth reported nearly 2,900 inspections conducted in under a week across all provinces, with the Western Cape leading at over 800 inspections.

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