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The employment of foreign nationals in South Africa

When it comes to the provisions of the employment of a foreign national, the key Act’s concerning this practice is the Immigration Act 13 of 2002 and the Employment Services Act 4 of 2014. Section 38 of the Immigration Act clearly states that no person shall employ an illegal foreigner, a foreigner whose status [...]

What rights do foreign nationals have without work permits?

It is common knowledge that employing a foreigner without a valid work permit is illegal and exposes an employer to fines and possible prosecution. Therefore, many employers upon discovering that they have employed a foreign national without a work permit or who has an expired work permit, usually panic and follow incorrect procedures which create [...]