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How Can SADC Create Fair Labour Migration Agreements That Protect Both Sending and Receiving Countries?

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), […]

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How Does African Migration Affect South Africa’s Urban Landscapes?

The Urban Health Emergency Unfolding in Real Time In the bustling township of Alexandra, Johannesburg, Dr. Sarah Mthembu witnessed firsthand the strain migration places on urban health systems. With Africa experiencing a 25-percent growth in intra-continental migrants over the last decade—from 12 million in 2015 to 15 million in 2024, her clinic now serves triple

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