Compliance Dozens of undocumented workers arrested in South African factory raids Authorities uncover child labour, illegal employment, and wage violations during surprise inspection iStock.com/VaughnThompson Image John van der Luit-Drummond Editor-in-Chief Thursday 30 October 2025 South African authorities have arrested two factory owners and 47 undocumented workers during a surprise inspection at textile plants in KwaZulu-Natal province. Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Compliance South African firms warned to prepare for more inspections Compliance South Korean brickmaker faces work permit ban over migrant abuse Displaced talent South African judge upholds dismissal of refugee over expired status Compliance VW executive’s deportation a warning for multinationals