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When Foreign Workers Lose, South African Workers Don’t Win

Mail & Guardian · 17 August 2026 at 15:17

When Foreign Workers Lose, South African Workers Don’t Win

An encounter with Edward, a migrant worker in Cape Town, highlights the harsh realities faced by foreigners in South Africa's labour market.

Despite challenges, his story offers a glimpse into how extending rights to foreign workers could benefit the entire economy.

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When Foreign Workers Lose, South African Workers Don’t Win

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