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What are the hidden connections between rising sea levels along South Africa’s coastline and internal displacement in communities like Durban and Port Elizabeth?

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Hidden Links Between Rising Sea Levels and Internal Displacement in South Africa’s Coastal Communities Opening: When the Tide Forces Movement In April 2022, heavy rains and flooding hit eThekwini (Durban), killing over 400 people. Thousands of homes were destroyed, and tens of thousands had to relocate temporarily. Along South Africa’s coastline, sea levels are rising at […]

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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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Informal Work, Formal Risks: Occupational Health Hazards Facing African Migrants in South Africa’s Economy

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African Migrant Worker Health Risks Nomsa (not her real name), a 34-year-old Zimbabwean domestic worker in Johannesburg, suffered second-degree burns from industrial cleaning chemicals in 2023. Her employer provided no protective equipment or medical insurance. When she sought treatment at a public clinic, language barriers and documentation concerns delayed her care by three days, resulting

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