South African authorities recently arrested 51 illegal immigrants who were held in “inhumane and unspeakable conditions” at a Chinese-owned plastic factory located in the city of Alberton.
The Home Affairs inspectorate visited the factory in Alrode, Alberton, on June 20 after receiving information from a whistleblower, but was denied entry by security, The Bulrushes reported.
The inspectorate returned to the factory on June 22 in a joint law enforcement operation with other authorities and arrested 51 illegal immigrants, including the factory manager, who is a Chinese national.
According to the department, the detained immigrants from Malawi, Zimbabwe, and China were allegedly forced to “work, eat, and sleep” in the plastic factory….