Graph 4 shows how 95% of individuals in Gauteng witnessed corruption at the time of arrest. “They arrested me and I had my papers. They arrest you and say ‘pay so that we can release you’.” vi. Informed in Writing Prior to being taken to Lindela, the individual must be informed of their immigration status and their right to have the decision confirmed by a warrant of the courts within 48 hours of their arrest. If the person asks for such a warrant and the warrant is not issued within 48 hours, the person must be immediately released (Section 34(1)(b)). When it is decided that a person is an illegal foreigner and should be deported, that person must be informed of the following in writing (1) that this decision has been made and (2) that he or she has the right to appeal this decision and (3) that only an immigration officer can make that decision. 42 (90%) respondents from Gauteng and 13 people (52%) from Limpopo said that they were not informed that their documentation status was not valid. In Western Cape, the amount was much lower, 28 people (24%) (see graph 5). Although Police officers are not legally allowed to declare anyone an illegal foreigner for the purposes of deportation our statistics revealed that in Limpopo, 15 people (75%) said that a police officer told them they were illegal. In the Western Cape 72 people (63%) were informed by police officer, In Gauteng the percentage was higher with Gauteng, 43 people (93%), saying that they had been told that they were illegal by a police officer. 27

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