Bail conditions relaxed for one of 7 accused of human trafficking

News24
16 Sep 2020, 02:40 GMT+10

News24 previously reported the accused were initially denied bail on 20 March this year but then brought a fresh application based on new facts.

They were arrested for allegedly running an illegal enterprise called Beautiful City Pty Ltd in Village Deep, Johannesburg, where it is claimed they were trafficking illegal immigrants into South Africa and subjecting them to forced labour.

An operation was conducted by department's Inspection and Enforcement Services branch in Gauteng together with the police, Department of Home Affairs and Hawks late last year which led to the arrest of the seven Chinese nationals.

READ | Another delay in bail application for Chinese nationals accused of human trafficking

During the operation, 91 Malawian nationals were allegedly found in the factory, 37 of them children, labour department spokesperson Teboho Thejane said.

During the bail hearing the court heard the Malawians working in the Chinese factory were transported to South Africa in containers.

The Malawians are alleged to have been brought to South Africa by a middleman known as "the transporter" who is still on the run.

"The Chinese factory was allegedly processing the inner cotton of blankets using recycled clothing," the department said at the time.

"It is alleged that the company's operations were carried out behind closed high steel gates with access strictly controlled by employers. Workers were also allegedly exposed to appalling working conditions without adhering to occupational health and safety."

Watch latest videos

News RELEASES

Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to Manufacturing Mirror.

More Information

null in null

Small Business

Section

UAE-funded maternity clinics bringing hope to Afghan families

Jalalabad [ Afghanistan], June 30 (ANI/WAM): The UAE-funded maternity clinics are bringing hope to Afghan families. In Jalalabad, Nangarhar...

Head Constable of Delhi Police suffers from chest pain after being caught red-handed while taking bribe

New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): A Head Constable of Delhi Police, currently under treatment at Burari Hospital, suffered chest pain...

Why the next revolution in this country might start in a cathedral

Armenias ancient church finds itself at the center of a political storm as the government cracks down on dissent within its ranks ...

Madhya Pradesh CM holds roadshow in Surat, secures Rs 15,710 cr investment proposals

Surat (Gujarat) [India], June 29 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday held a roadshow in Gujarat's Surat, aimed...

Kremlin weighs in on unrest in Armenia

The former Soviet republic has arrested several clerics amid a stand-off with the opposition ...

UP: CM Yogi Adityanath pays tribute to philanthropist, Bhamashah; honors top tax-paying traders

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 28 (ANI): Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid tribute to philanthropist and businessman Bhamashah...

Automotive

Section

"Double engine sarkar is truly delivering for Andhra": Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on revival of Vizag Steel Plant

New Delhi [India], June 28 (ANI): Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Saturday expressed his happiness over the revival...