The Department of Employment and Labour is developing a new Labour Migration Policy aimed at regulating foreign workers in South Africa.
In a presentation to parliament at the end of November, the department said that policy is needed to address population expectations regarding the accessibility of work for South Africans, given worsening unemployment and a perception that foreigners impact labour market access.
The department said it would achieve this by tackling specific sectors – including the hospitality, tourism, hairdressing and logistics sectors – which have a high number of foreign workers.
