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Domestic Workers In SA: The Sector Accounts For 5% Of Employment Yet Is The Most Underrepresented (And Undervalued)

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Guest – Lourandi Kriel - CEO of SweepSouth

We cast the spotlight on one of South Africa’s most essential yet underrepresented workforces – domestic workers. Despite making up 5% of total employment in South Africa, domestic workers continue to face an uphill battle in terms of job security, financial stability, mental health, and legal protection.

From the harsh reality that 83% of domestic workers are the sole breadwinners in their households, to the worrying statistics around mental health decline and high debt levels – the conversation reveals just how vulnerable this sector truly is.
6 Aug 12PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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