EASTERN CAPE – Residents in rural parts of the Eastern Cape have joined growing calls for stricter enforcement of immigration laws, claiming that undocumented foreign nationals are increasingly operating in local towns and villages. Community members argue that local youth are struggling to find employment while some jobs and business opportunities are being taken up by foreign nationals.
Local vendors say they face tough competition from foreign-owned businesses, particularly due to lower prices. Businesses and community leaders are calling on government to strengthen policy enforcement and ensure that all foreign nationals conducting business in rural areas are properly documented. The National African Federated Chamber of Commerce in the OR Tambo region has urged authorities to improve oversight and compliance with existing regulations.
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