# A recent study has highlighted that domestic workers in some affluent Johannesburg suburbs endure cramped living spaces and strict household rules. Many are confined to small rooms with limited privacy and face restrictions on movement and communication. The study by researcher Annabel Fenton seeks to put a spotlight on the persistent inequalities and challenges these workers face, despite their crucial role in maintaining households. Fenton’s recommendations include a need for improved labour protections and living standards for these essential workers.
Study reveals harsh living conditions for domestic workers in some wealthy Joburg suburbs