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What are the obligations of South African employers when hiring cross-border migrant workers from SADC countries?

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Beyond Borders, Beyond Compliance: Understanding Employer Obligations for SADC Migrant Workers in South Africa Opening: When Policy Meets Reality Thandi*, a 34-year-old mine worker from Mozambique, arrived at a Johannesburg clinic in 2023 with advanced tuberculosis. For 18 months, she had worked without proper occupational health screening or permit verification. Her employer had neglected mandatory […]

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Undocumented Migrants in Agriculture & Mining: Human Rights at Risk in South Africa

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 Undocumented Migrant Workers in South Africa Introduction: The Invisible Backbone of South Africa’s Economy South Africa’s agriculture and mining industries rely heavily on migrant labour. Yet, behind this economic contribution lies a hidden crisis. Undocumented migrant workers—primarily from Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi, and Lesotho—face severe human rights violations that threaten their health, safety, and dignity. In

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