Creating Fair Labour Migration Frameworks in Southern Africa The Human Face of Labour Migration Labour mobility within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) is more than statistics — it’s people’s lives. According to Stats SA (2023), South Africa hosts millions of foreign-born individuals, many of whom work in insecure and informal settings. Consider “M.” (anonymised), […]
Colonial Labour Recruitment and Its Enduring Impact on South African Migration and Health Introduction: Colonial Foundations of Migration Routes Colonial-era labour recruitment systems laid the groundwork for enduring migration patterns to South Africa. Institutions like the Witwatersrand Native Labour Association (WNLA) orchestrated the movement of workers from regions such as Lesotho, Mozambique, and Botswana to
Migration Amnesty Program Introduction: The Case for a Migration Amnesty South Africa hosts over 2.9 million migrants, many of whom live in precarious conditions due to irregular status. These individuals contribute significantly to the economy, yet remain excluded from essential services, including healthcare. A comprehensive migration amnesty could address these challenges, benefiting both migrants and
