South Africa: Fired for Being Foreign - How Employers Gave in to March and March Threats

The Casual Workers Advice Office has documented a significant increase in reports of xenophobic labour practices across Gauteng, South Africa. Employees are increasingly being dismissed from their positions specifically due to their status as foreign nationals. These terminations are reportedly occurring as a direct result of threats and pressure exerted by organized marches targeting foreign workers. Employers are increasingly yielding to these external demands, leading to a rise in discriminatory employment practices within the region.