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Undocumented Migration: Understanding the Causes, Consequences, and Policy Responses in South Africa

Undocumented Migration Introduction: A Hidden Human Crisis In August 2022, The Daily Maverick reported the story of “Thandi,” a 32-year-old Zimbabwean woman living in Johannesburg without legal documentation. Despite her nursing qualification, she could not secure formal employment. She resorted to precarious domestic work while navigating constant fear of arrest, xenophobic hostility, and limited access […]

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