Big Trouble For Illegals Immigrants in KZN As

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli has announced a technical task team to tackle illegal immigration in the province.The move follows sporadic protests across KZN, some of which turned violent.

The demonstrations were led by civic groups and individuals opposing illegal immigration.

Ntuli and KZN police commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, on Friday met with the march and march movement and government stakeholders to discuss illegal activities affecting communities across the province.

The premier also committed to engaging traditional leaders and municipalities, while introducing programmes to address trading permit issues.

Addressing the gathering, Ntuli stressed the need for stronger partnerships to tackle illegal activities threatening community safety, economic growth and social stability.

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“Our history and identity reject xenophobia in all its forms. We recognise that migration itself is not a crime. However, undocumented migration creates vulnerabilities that are too often exploited by criminal syndicates, human traffickers, unscrupulous employers and those who undermine lawful economic participation and social stability,” said Ntuli.Meanwhile, Mkhwanazi reaffirmed police commitment to intensifying crime-fighting operations through visible policing, intelligence-led operations and community cooperation.

“I think we’ve reached a stage in our country where we must build more prisons because there’s just criminality at every angle that you get, that’s why our correctional facilities are full. But we’ll keep on working as law enforcement to try and remove those off the street,” said Mkhwanazi.