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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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