# Minister of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazana Meth, says South Africa, as a significant destination for migrants, must balance the legitimate employment aspirations of its citizens with the country’s constitutional, regional and international obligations. She presented the Employment Services Amendment Bill to Parliament. Broadly, the bill aims to tighten enforcement against the employment of undocumented foreign nationals in the country. Meth has stressed that the bill is not aimed at denying migrant workers their rights, but rather at ensuring that all workers are protected from unfair labour practices and exploitation.
Minister Meth says the Employment Services Amendment Bill charts a balanced path forward