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What the migrant labour debate reveals about South Africa’s middle class

What the migrant labour debate reveals about South Africa’s middle class

by Ntokozo Yingwana | Jun 15, 2026 | Front Page, News, Regulation of Law & Policy

By Chante Ho Hip, Eye Witness News As the government cracks down on undocumented migrants, focus shifts to middle-class reliance on cheap labour. The South African government’s proposal to fine employers who hire undocumented migrants has sparked debate about the...
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