Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

Acting Joburg Mayor Kunene leads raid on buildings suspected of harbouring undocumented immigrants

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Acting Johannesburg Mayor Kenny Kunene was in the inner-city, leading raids on buildings suspected of harbouring undocumented immigrants. Kunene was accompanied by JMPD officers and immigration officials to enforce city bylaws in the CBD. Along Marshall Street in Johannesburg's CBD, several hijacked buildings stand, with crowded shacks on each floor.He vowed to spare no mercy on illegal immigrants, who he believes are occupying the buildings. Several people, believed to be undocumented immigrants, have also been arrested in the operation. Phemelo speaks to Kunene about the purpose of the operation.
1 Jul 4PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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