Chinese nationals jailed in South Africa over kidnapping and forced labour of Malawians

Seven Chinese nationals have been sentenced to 20 years in prison for human trafficking and kidnapping after smuggling Malawians into South Africa and forcing them into labor under horrific conditions. The group was convicted on 158 counts, including violating labor laws at a factory in Johannesburg, where workers endured long hours, poor pay, and were denied basic rights.

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