The inter-ministerial committee's resolution to increase labour inspections has led to the arrest of truck drivers in Potchefstroom in the North West during a roadblock conducted on the N12 on Thursday. The drivers were in the country illegally. This follows complaints by truck drivers that the road freight and logistics industry is employing undocumented foreign nationals for cheap labour. The inspections were led by Labour and employment minister Thulas Nxesi. Our reporter Sellwane Khakhau and video journalist Tumelo Setlhabetsi compiled this report.
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