Is middle class SA behind the hiring of illegal migrants like domestic workers?

Lester Kiewit speaks to Professor Jo Vearey (African Centre for Migration & Society) about the state’s crackdown on undocumented migration, including fines of up to R1 million for employers hiring undocumented foreign nationals.

The question raised: Is this a problem created by a middle class looking for cheap domestic workers?

A conversation on labour dynamics, enforcement, and who really drives the demand for undocumented labour in South Africa.

Listen to the full discussion: