Multiple airlines fined millions for transporting illegal foreigners to SA Posted on 7 August 2019 Tags:Department of Home Affairs The Department of Home Affairs has issued over R25 million in fines to various international airlines for transporting illegal foreigners into the country. The airlines include SAA, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines and others. The Department said that conveyance fines are issued to airlines when contraventions occur. The fines are essentially given to airlines that don’t check the validity of their passenger’s documentation properly. Data published by the Department shows that in 2017/2018 Emirates was fined just under R7 million as it had transgressed the rule more than any other airline. In 2017/2018 SAA was fined R4.44 million and Ethiopian Airlines, the third biggest fin of with R4 million Breakdown of the fines from highest to lowest. Image: Department of Home Affairs In an official statement the Department said that ‘further detail in respect of the fines cannot be provided due to current challenges with the revenue management reconciliation mechanism.’ ‘The department is engaging the National Treasury with a view to implement improved measures, systems and revenue management (reconciliation) mechanism.’ The statement also said that no arrangements have been made with regards to ‘arrears’ as fines are not regarded as debt. Image source: Unsplash Related Posts Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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