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Analysis of Immigrant Employment in South Africa
Roedean Senior School, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Theoretical Economics Letters·Volume 12 (2022)·Pages 518–529·Published 4 March 2022·DOI10.4236/tel.2022.122029
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Abstract
The aim of this report is to analyze the employment status of African immigrants in South Africa. It will look at the reasons behind a workers’ decision to emigrate, local reactions to migrant workers in South Africa, and the benefits and conflicts that result from these movements.
KeywordsEmploymentImmigrationConflictViolenceDevelopment
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