NEASA slams unannounced blitz inspections at businesses
There are reports of politicians detaining undocumented workers to curb labour exploitation.
The National Employers’ Association of South Africa (NEASA) has expressed concern over unannounced blitz inspections at businesses conducted by certain ministers, deputy ministers, and politicians. This follows reports of politicians detaining undocumented workers during coordinated inspections aimed at preventing labor exploitation.
NEASA National Manager Jaco Swart stated that only labor inspectors and immigration officers are authorized to enter premises to enforce labor, immigration, and workplace safety laws. Swart emphasized that politicians have no right to enter the premises of a business owner; they can only do so with the authorization of duly appointed legal inspectors or labor inspectors, and with the assistance of the South African Police Service (SAPS) under specific circumstances. The oversight role of politicians does not extend to entering the premises of an employer.
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