Workers still can’t access Covid-19 relief
Despite promised amendments, workers are still unable to apply directly for financial relief from the government’s temporary relief scheme. Employers must do it on their behalf, but many refuse.
domestic workers
Struggles of the undocumented domestic worker
Migrant workers beat many challenges to reach South Africa and are often vulnerable once in the country, but they risk it to provide a better life for those they’re forced to leave behind.
Domestic workers demand to be treated fairly under law
The courts declared it unconstitutional to exclude domestic workers from being compensated for injuries sustained on duty. But legal protection continues to be difficult to access.