Gauteng authorities conduct raid at Pretoria factory following tip-off
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- Government authorities conducted a raid at a factory in Pretoria following a tip off from an employee. Workers got an opportunity to engage with the inspectors of the department of labour. Ziniko Mhlaba reports.
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Interviewing the poor labourer in front of his boss is wild considering the circumstances.
It's stupid and negligent.
Newzroom Afrika is turning into the dumbest news agency. They will be taken to court sooner rather than later.
Yeah, obviously the worker will lie about everything, if they really want the truth, it will be done one and one and without cameras without other people knowing they are engaging. Even they, the worker might not feel comfortable enough to not suspect they'll get ratted out.
Mxm the starts right here
You really think like a human being SIR or MADAM
When Chinese are involved expect worker problems.
Because we're folding hands while the poor go hungry
These guys are a problem.. Over here in Zambia it's even worse. No respect for people and labor laws
They do the same for their own kind
Chinese anc best friends
@dinrshanpillay3467 politically, I got no issues with Chinese... these are individuals and personal responsibility counts. I just found culturally, more times than not, local Chinese generally tend to be racist and purely money driven. This doesn't apply to all tho.
Shameful journalism. I hope human rights watch take this up!
I would not engage the reporter. He's not an inspector.
You working illegally then 😮
Go to Eskom..Remember employees there was getting paid for reeding newspapers..
Hope you are talking about management and not workers at the PowerStations that sweat every day and risk their lives just for them themselves to pay the same rate as other people to buy electricity and also suffer loadshedding mxm
@@RastaAfricanGentlemanthank you for your service...
The media is so unprofessional.
Yep horrific
How so? What did they do wrong?
Instead of harassing businesses go and cover the corruption of the ANC that is rampant across the country
And let them employ illegal foreigners?
First Malema must GIVE BACK THE MONEY of the grannies in Limpopo ...!
Why not. These people were given business/ investors visas to come to South Africa for job creation for unemployed South Africans.. If they not providing jobs to South Africans and they breaking labour laws they need to be arrested and prosecuted. South Africans do not benefit from such companies, only these businesses and illegal immigrants benefits. Sorry SA being a haven for illegal working is coming to an end. they need to go open their factories in the countries there employees come from.
Companies must comply also n ANC as well leaving stone unturned
Manje ngokwenqondo yakho amabhizinisi AKumele alandel umthetho?
As a Risk Management Specialist...I see plenty of room for improvement!! But, people are being employed and it appears that they are being well taken care of. I have come across such cases where reports are made to DOL by a disgruntled employee...
This happens all over the world. Inspectors need to just do their jobs, that is what they paid for. You receive a tip off you act. Its like environmental health they supposed to go out and do random checks, but this lot have been siting around and earning money for nothing.
@@Tinker8531 Tru dat....come to Rustenburg if you want to see exploitation of illegal foreign nationals. The local inspectorate are famous for sitting on their bums...doing nothing...never mind the inspectorate of Home Affairs. At least the workers in the clip were given PPE!!
It's time for newsroom to get new journalists
Even SABC lately, thina we know oo mam' Noxolo Grootboom who were high class. I don't how they hire people now, poor linguistic skills is the Standard now forget respect.
the guy from newsroom africa does not even deserve minimum wage.
At best the only employee you can have is a Malawian garden boy and a maid😂
I agree how lame
Hoekom?
😂😂
Why does he want the company to reveal confidential trade information to everyone? Dept of Labour are there. Let them do their job. Untrained journalist@@user-kk4lw4mr6i
Harassment and waste of time.
You will only be bothered if you one who hires illegals or are an illegal yourself. Raids will happen whether you like it or not. GNU is serious about doing their job.
Law enforcement is not harrasment
Absolutely 💯. There was nothing to report. I hope they apologize to the owner and his workers if this is rubbish. Threatening their livelihood.
@@samanthaholm9634 why should they apologize when inspections are legal?actually they shoud conduct even more inspections going forward.
You people are stupid, you want to see laws enforced and here is a classic example, now you see this as harassment and waste of time, and there was no harassment here, you are talking bs
Bye bye to foreign investments
Every country has Labour laws. And we must open our own factory we don't have to depend on other countries open factories
@@enmn6001😂😂😂 with what skill and experience?
@@enmn6001you want we must open our own factories. Come man get real. We can't even open shops, it's all foreigners that that are doing it, People from Bangladesh, Pakistan, China and other parts of Africa that have shops all over South Africa. South Africans want to do nothing for themselves.
Such factories are all over the country.
@@vuvufuzzy2594 as south African citizen how many jobs have you created for your fellow citizens.if you have none .these Chinese you hate they are help this country poverty.creating jobs to feed you.all u know Jumping and complaining.be useful citizen create your own jobs than complaining foreigner this or that
@@tatendawilson3057 Me complaining???😅I see you're a tad bit slow to comprehend. I'm talking about violating our laws you dunderhead. Unlike where you come from, we have laws in SA, and not abiding by them, you'll face the music, get it!
Cringeworthy............Disgraceful
Newzroom Afrika will be taken to court by the end of 2024. They're negligent and unprofessional.
Isn't it amazing what can be done when the taxpayer's money is really at work?
Can you ask an employee such questions in front of his managers? Be prepared to offer him his next job then, South African media 🚶
Does not look as if they found anything wrong. The departmental spokesperson is just spewing nonsense! Nothing from owners/managent. Very one-sided reporting.
Someone saying they hiring locals for the camera because they know they on tv, is different from what can be found off camera. WHY DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH INSPECTIONS, The new Home Office Minister said he was going to pursue inspecting businesses suspected of hiring illegals, prepare yourself for more and may i advise you to let go of the cheap labour you employing before they catch you.
Absolutely 💯
@@Tinker8531I have no problem with inspecting . I have a problem with reporters who don't tell the truth afterwards and say everything was fine after they insinuated this guy was doing something illegal.
And why would Media cameras be inside a meeting of inspection. What the vak is going on here.
Is there anything to hide, by the way looks they where invited😅
What a joke
I AM NOT LAUGHING. GNU IS FORCING PEOPLE TO DO THEIR WORK. HOME OFFICE MINISTER SAID INSPECTIONS WILL BE DONE AND HE IS ACTIONING WHAT HE SAID.
You're a joke
They just want cooldrink
😂😂😂
Exactly
THIS PROBLEM IS ALL OVER SA,WAKE UP GUYS,THE TIME IS NOW OR WE NEED GAYTON TO SORT THIS MESS UP FAST,MAKE HIM MINISTER OF POLICE .
What are you on about? There is no crime being committed if everything is above board.
Gayton will help loot with the anc, like they did in Johannesburg
Never underestimate Minister Mchunu by his looks. Just watch the space, you will see that he is more tough on criminals that those making noise.
Nonsense
I don't see health officials wearing safety cloths
...and that eager beaver of a reporter and his cameraman running around the factory without any protective equipment on, like little toddlers in a Butchery.
This is an unlawful approach and quite a misuse of authority. These business owners, whatever the circumstances, should not be subjected to media discrimination and scare tactics.
Very wrong
This is harassment. This is how you chase the investors out. If there's suspicious activities, let the proper authorities investigate properly. Not shove cameras on people faces and harass them
@@abrahamsneo7783 The camera bit I can understand, but any business owner local or investor knows the Labour Department has the right to inspect any business if they receive tip offs or suspect anything. Happens here in the UK too. I have seen the raids first hand.
People are interrogated by the media everyday, why must business people be immune?
This is normal. The U.S. government does these kinds of raids all the time.
Before GNU people were not doing their job
or before gnu, media was not as active? just saying, but tend to agree with you
@tshiamooriel5113 atleast media been the main one exposing corruption, doing better than investing organizations the anc control
This what they want us to think as if they r saviours Kanti they real evil in the sheep skin the fact that media shows it to m it means red flags
How many Black African Factories are there in China? 🧐🧐
They bring in investment and create jobs, yet you still complain. Did you have the capacity to go and run factories in China, do you have the capacity to open this factory in the country? If you did, this factory wouldn't be there. Investors came in and opened the factory, creating jobs and elevating the country's economy as long as rules and regulations are followed there's no problem, some countries don't even have this. You need to sit down and think hard before speaking.
How many black Africans are trying to open factories in China?
@@georgio3753I wanted to ask a similar question but I'll ask about how many black African factories are in South Africa?
@@kdZA8209 theres a few of those .....
It seemed you car about black african people 😂
Shocking journalism. This journalist doesn’t deserve a minimum wage
He's as good or bad as the person who trained & passed him as fit.
@@dianesanderson930 100%. We have to except these low standards
the thing with business there is no company that follows rules100 %
Ziyakhala ke manje baleka grigamba, strike a deal with crocodile, will definitely take you back home
II😮
What of if the grigamba is has invested R5m plus so that the half baked hottentos can be employed
@@chileshemulenga8790 khumbule Khaya Kewrekwere
@@user-bh1ue3tu2enirikunyumba kwatu garu yamuntu,uganisa everyone ariku south africa,sorry inasira kuribechindo
@@user-bh1ue3tu2eyes proudly one and you kleva black😂😂😂😂
😂lol how much revenue does the country get from the taxi association...so this 🤣 company will now stand still and income to the government stands still
Give that man at the end there a better laptop... was waiting 5 years for it to log in 🤣🤣
It's as fast as the user
Sounds more like intimidation to me.
We cry unemployment but when employment is created then there's all this.....
@mohamedjamal6787 don't be like that momo. Just because you offer employment doesn't mean you own people and their dignity. Come on now momo. Don't be like that momo. Pls don't behave like you back in your motherland.
Inspections are a must
Stop pretending that there are not many companies hiring illegals or breaking labour laws. Inspections will happen whether you like it or not. WE HAVE LABOUR LAWS FOR A REASON!!
That does n't give employers the right to violate human rights.
What's wrong with inspection?
I wish authorities can visit taxi ranks and see the work conditions of taxi drivers. Oooh wait, I forgot that rules don't apply to the taxi industry
Minister Mchunu is not playing🤞🤞🏌♂️🏌♂️🏌♂️
People must not lie because it's bounce back to them if they don't say the truth about their jobs and labor low
You should of been chased away .You don't have a right to film meetings.
This so illegal, if it were my premises, there would be a team of lawyers up their arses. Any case they had will never stand up in a court now.
How so? They can do so within the framework of law. There's nothing wrong about lawful raidings.
@@vuvufuzzy2594a "tip off" should never be enough for a raid. They should investigate for some facts first
What are you afraid of 😅
This is like IOL with Goolam and false accusations. Report factually and with integrity or else.
I cannot speak for the working conditions but the questions around how much he is paying his salaries is not appropriate. He was clear it was not below minimun. Thats as far as that question should have gone
The workers get for 12 hours shift some get R1000 other gets R5000?? Thats not right .. some of the wokers .. doesn't even get off 7 days a week for 30 days.... the salary is still the same
Nothing to be surprised about ......... but long overdue.
As a reporter you illegally conducting yourself as an inspector, asking questions that way out of your mandate and sitting and video taping meetings where you should not be in. I hope that you get sued so that you learn where your place is.
The questions the reporter is asking is totally wrong it is not his job
What were those so called inspectors doing all this years
Chowing lunch and getting pensions
@@garethmckerrell6888 it's very embarrassing to see them pretending to be doing what they should be doing on daily basis same applies to the prison warders now because some prisoner has came out and say they are enjoying themselves in prison now they are pretending to be working hard but the same warders are the ones who allowed cell phones inside prison
This country is just a Joke
@tshepozikalala4427 no consequences bro. Go to any CBD in South Africa and check the absolute decay that is occurring. Why would people do their jobs when nothing happens when they don't? Just like load shedding
16 years
4 elections
Same results
Now suddenly no more load shedding after the ANC got a hiding at the polls
NEW GNU GOVERNMENT IS MORE SERIOUS ABOUT GOVERNING THIS COUNTRY IS WHAT IS NOW HAPPENING.
@@Tinker8531 let's hope so I personally think it's just fire papers
I saw this employer on Devi’s show on the 11 of this month and they didn’t have ppe’s they didn’t have contracts and some were injured and not compensated.
The reporter fumbled that engagement , 3:42 how can one not be surprised by a raid😮asking why they are surprised
Terrible journalism, this is not how you handle this!!!
Nothing is wrong there
SAYING YOU EMPLOYING LOCALS FOR THE CAMERA AND ACTUALLY SHOWING EVIDENCE YOU EMPLOYING LOCALS IS TWO DIFFERENT THINGS. THE INSPECTORS WILL DEAL WITH THE SITUATION ACCORDING TO WHAT THEY FIND.
@Tinker8531 will they apologize publicly if they wrongly accused the owner and his business when it is all above board
I also have a tip off, who can I contact?
Labor or the media straight
Find it unacceptable that this inspector is allowed to questions the employee in a language which the owner doesn’t understand! How does the owner know that he isn’t asking questions about protected IP of the company?
This guy laid I was working there ...there are many injuries in that factory without payment ...
I read about it all the time. That's who they are.
Wish this panel can come to rosslyn,,workers r fost to make stocktaking n locked in the factory n not going for lunch,,ppl working for 12 yrs as labour brokers,given no increase for 2 yrs now ..Tubecon SA
I'm surprised we actually have inspectors in this country 😂😂😂
This is ridiculous pure harassment
I'm hoping that by doing this will bring improvements in the factories around our area in all aspects
You are dreaming
One can see this is not a south African factory.....too clean !!!
This foreigners get big factory big wen we apply for spaza shop licence we dont get
Foreign is investment is required in any country. They are assessed and awarded permits to operate in the country, so that they can employ locals and also pay Tax.
Which most of them fail to do, employing locals and paying workers a decent salary. Most don't even pay tax@@noreenm5018
@@noreenm5018 NOW THAT IS WHERE THE PROBLEM LIES. THEY COME IN AS INVESTORS PRETENDING THEY GOING TO CREATE JOBS FOR SOUTH AFRICANS BUT END UP EMPLOYING ILLEGALS AS CHEAP LABOUR TO PROFIT MAXIMUM. FOREIGN INVESTMENT IS ONLY BENEFICIAL IF JOBS ARE CREATED FOR UNEMPLOYED SOUTH AFRICANS!!!
The problem is you dont understand economics, you cant run a factory with a spaza shop license. You need capital investment and licenses are issued based on how big your business plan is, if you want to build a big factory and create employment the government doesnt hesitate to process your papers faster so you can start your business. Foreign investors come in all shapes and colours and from all over the world, you are just being racist...sic.
stop lying spaza licence are easy to get, go to local municipality. stop spend negative and lazyness
Rubbish
Catch gangsters, not employers
Some so called employers are criminals
The OFFICIALS probably there to collect on the promise in return for something..
Mafia shakedown for sure
I hope this journalist go to the government departments and view all the corruption that is happening
I love this GNU❤
Eish poor poor inspection
Truly unprofessional journalism questioning. I also think most of the 112 workers there are happy to have a job in those economical crisis irrespective of salary level else they wouldn't be there.
You are putting 112 jobs at risk
So, to hell with their health and poor and or unequal wages, no one should be exploiting workers in any shape or form...and I know that the Chinese are notorious for this, all over the world, violating a litany of applicable laws in their host countries, in Zambia, Nigeria, for example, this is not right, and it shouldn't be happening
@@vuvufuzzy2594 Would you rather the owner decide to shutdown the business and 112 workers sit at home? I would wager that sitting at home for a prolonged period can be just as unhealthy/depressing or even life threatening to self or others
nonsense
Inspection are a must. These illegal nonsense will be sorted by the GNU. Only people who object are illegals or those who employ illegals.
All this will never bring the food in an South African citizen it is grandstand by politicians who are desperate for recognition
The GNU is working👏👏
Try and go to big companies like Aspen Pharmacare and any company except Asian owned the way you stormed this one. You would never, they're protected by law and they will charge you and you'll pay big monies..
They received you quite well ,but i think our guys are a bit rough around the edges
Imagine relaxing at home when suddenly, thieves arrive and inquire about the amount of tuition fees you are paying for your children. Do you always refuel the car when you pick them up? Indeed, we noticed the movement(FROM GOV). However, it is important to avoid causing panic among Business's and to ensure that any investigation conducted by a journalist is based on a thorough understanding of the organization itself.
😂 Nice analogy.
Most government institutions would not pass all the labour laws and health and safety requirements. Many do not have the finances or staff to comply with all the regulations
Why is the company not allowed to have their lawyers around that table. This can't be legal because the person said he has a labour lawyer in place at their company.
You'd think they would wash the sand from their own feet before investigating private companies. Sort out your own departments first clowns.
Unemployment is up , why
Newzroom Afrika is useless from Xoli to this supposed investigative journalist. Workers deserve more than basic pay but the manager offered to show you all payslips and you didn't have your gotcha moment. Do your research, if nothing is untoward then you should be sued.
Why harass investors, how much does ANC pay it workers,
Inspections are legal, if you have a problem leave
@@QothaThis is not a proffesional inspection!
If you dont know what constructive engagement means, Please find another job!
Even if there is mistakes, assist to fix it, only if refusal to comply persist take the next steps...
Jobs are important.
@@dienar3717 yes I agree with the point you are making about assisting to fix problems, however I see no mistake with media coverage because even South Africans are always subjected to such. We are always told that the media play their role in holding people accountable.
If you create jobs somebody will come and try to close your factory down.
Follow the laws nobody will close your factory
In SA ,you pray for a job,once you get it,join an obscure union ,misuse sick leave, and act as if your employer owe you for coming to work.Demand salary rises and bonuses even if you don't deserve it or there are no money available. Foreign investors are not ignorant or stupid. They yust move across the border,where they are welcomed like royalty. Leaving South Africans jobless, poor,depending on charity grants.Kingdom of idiocy. Dept of Labour,unions suck
There is 10 asian people working but they was removed this morning at 7. Before this people arrived. So he is laying. I worked there for almost 4 years
They were... not was
@@diyforfun2074😂😂 do not worry that's IELTS band 1
Yeah, and he is "laying" 😢😂
Im going to watch Devi on Sunday. She will reveal the real contraventions that this factory is doing. She’s epitomises what SA journalism was/should be.
Painting a poor picture of what seems a well organized clean modern operation employing people they can't employ
What a waste of manpower
Imagine their salaries
Amen to that
Why don't blacks open up factories? Instead of waiting for hand outs
Good to see that some one is doing their jobs atleast 😅
Why is only the labour where is trade and industry and home affairs This why the Anc and da want a jumping castle for a country
So, all of this needed a another government, the anc couldn't do it?
what do they try to achieve by filming this in public??
AMEN AND AMEN AMEN GOD IS GOOD
40 % of SA are unemployed... Should be grateful, he has employed so many...
I see plenty of inspectors . What exactly do they produce ?
And then we claim we want jobs yet we are harassing firms like this
No South African will any problem with businesses being inspected, BECAUSE WE KNOW OF ALL THE ILLEGAL WORKING GOING IN SOUTH AFRICA.. No business will consider this harassment if they above board, because any business understands the Labour department is entitled to do inspections unannounced. . FOREIGNERS OF COURSE WILL HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THIS TYPE OF ACTION.
@@Tinker8531 But there has to be an undercover investigation before you make an inspection otherwise you will be just wasting tax payer money. The inspectors must go to different companies in twos and do surveillance and report to their controllers, this is just a show for tv to pretend like they are working. Those uniforms they are wearing are new from the box. They have never been worn.
Inspections are allowed by law. Those who don't want to comply must leave our country
What a waste of airtime
So typical. Can't think further than their noses. If jobs are so plentyful, let them resign and get better jobs!! What's the problem? No one is forcing them to work there!! So ungrateful!!
How was the news chop allowed in the factory with out ppe ...seems it suits him to break laws
Media as unprofessional as the local government.
You can clearly see on there faces how clueless they are.
Atleast they try to come across as professional
Reporter contravening POPIA act asking for pay details.
That's results of mukuku mentality graduates with 30%pass rate sorry to be blunt but truth breaks no friendship in any standard journalism ethics that unacceptable
@@deecee73-iv3gz lol. This place is so fkd
I see problems 🤐
Yeeeees ppl r shaking moving its about time
Is that Devi standing there ? NOOOICE
ANC let this happen for 30 years. Thank you GNU
Was the tip off for you to ask about his money and pockets??nosy reporter....SMH..