The SAPS, SA revenue services, home affairs and the department of trade and industry decided yesterday to raid the streets of Sunnyside. Demanding legal documentation from businesses and people on the streets.

The head of Law enforcement of Home Affairs, Amanda Ledwaba said due to the fact that various tip-offs were made the past few months stating that there are large amount of slum dwellers in the Sunnyside area that are illegally in the country, they decided to raid the street of Sunnyside. Ledwaba also warned that this raid excursion was the first of many.

Raids similar to this one will be carried out in Garsfontein and Johannesburg according to Ledwaba.

They will start verifying the status of all immigrants arrested and if no legal documentation is found they will get deported as soon as possible. There will be an opportunity for immigrants before they get deported to first appeal the deportation process.

If an immigrant appeals they will be released. They then will be instructed to report to a home affairs regularly until the appeal process is over.

Please be careful and ensure that you have the correct documentation when you are in South Africa, either visiting of staying here. The law requires foreigners to actually be legally in the country before applying for a relevant visa or permit.

If you need our assistance and you’re already in South Africa please ensure that you are legally in the country.

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