After the 30th of June, we should turn our attention to the Chinese owned factories. They are among the largest employers of the illegal immigrants and are often accused of taking advantage of their vulnerable status.
They have also contributed largely in our textile industry dying a slow death. Where is Sithebe in Mandeni that used to employ the local communities?
Not long ago, there was a major counterfeit alcohol bust in Cape Town. Illegal and counterfeit products are damaging legitimate industries, and if this problem is not addressed, it could result in more factory closures, job losses, and economic hardship for many families.