Labour law expert clarifies rules on employing undocumented people

No new law came into effect on 30 June 2026 introducing fines of R100,000, or imprisonment for anyone employing an undocumented foreign national. However, employing a person not legally authorised to work in South Africa is illegal and can expose both employers and employees to legal consequences under existing legislation. Managing director of Molatudi Attorneys, Osborne Molatudi, explains the current legal position, employers' obligations and the misinformation circulating around recent immigration enforcement. Follow us on our new Facebook page: https://tinyurl.com/2p9m6y52 #Newzroom405 Tune into Newzroom Afrika DStv channel 405 for more.