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The organisation said some of the businesses inspected were found to have untidy kitchens and poor hygiene standards.
The March and March movement in Pietermaritzburg continued its inspections of businesses allegedly operated by undocumented foreign nationals in the lower Pietermaritz Street area on Tuesday, resulting in the closure of several outlets.
Police were present too.
The organisation said some of the businesses inspected were found to have untidy kitchens and poor hygiene standards, which it claims pose a potential health risk to customers.
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March and March uMgungundlovu leader Mxolisi Nxumalo said the inspections form part of the organisation’s ongoing campaign to ensure compliance with health, immigration and business regulations.
This is only the beginning.
“We will continue with this programme until the government addresses the challenges we have raised regarding illegal immigration and compliance by businesses operating in our communities,” said Nxumalo.
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The movement has maintained that it will continue conducting inspections and engaging relevant authorities as part of its campaign, which has gained momentum across parts of KwaZulu-Natal in recent weeks.
