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What is the role of trade unions in protecting the rights of migrant workers in South Africa’s informal economy?

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Trade Unions and Migrant Worker Protection in South Africa’s Informal Economy: Challenges and Solutions A Crisis in Plain Sight In January 2024, armed Operation Dudula members descended on the Beitbridge border post. They aimed to physically prevent Zimbabwean migrants from entering South Africa. Meanwhile, in Johannesburg’s townships, Maria (name changed), a 34-year-old Zimbabwean domestic worker, […]

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How Can Migrant Workers in South Africa Report Labour Exploitation and Abuse Without Fear of Deportation?

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Reporting Labour Exploitation by Migrants in South Africa Without Fear of Deportation Opening: The Urgent Reality Between 2023 and 2025, joint inspections by the Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) in South Africa exposed numerous undocumented migrant workers in exploitative conditions. They worked long hours, received low pay, and often had no contracts or safety

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