Gig workers in SA struggling, exploited and often underpaid
UCT-Oxford report notes that digital platforms allow employers to avoid the costs and duties arising from employees’ rights
08 July 2021 - 19:15
Workers in SA’s digital gig economy are struggling to earn a living and face unfair work conditions, a situation worsened by the Covid-19 pandemic.
This is according to a new report launched on Thursday by the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the University of Oxford...
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