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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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How Can Migrant Workers in South Africa Report Labour Exploitation and Abuse Without Fear of Deportation?

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Reporting Labour Exploitation by Migrants in South Africa Without Fear of Deportation Opening: The Urgent Reality Between 2023 and 2025, joint inspections by the Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) in South Africa exposed numerous undocumented migrant workers in exploitative conditions. They worked long hours, received low pay, and often had no contracts or safety

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