Politics Violent unrest in South Africa puts spotlight on proposed foreign worker rules Recent anti-migrant protests are complicating government efforts to align employment and immigration legislation iStock.com/Phillip Van Zyl Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Monday 12 October 2026 Rising hostility towards migrants in South Africa following a ruling on the asylum system prompted government to clarify an upcoming amendment to its Employment Services Act on Wednesday, in a bid Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Disputes South African court overturns legal sector black representation quotas Disputes Superspar fails to overturn unfair dismissal award in WhatsApp case Politics South Africa’s draft equity code sparks opposition backlash Disputes SA court reinstates vineyard worker after “white racist” outburst