Domestic workers play a crucial role in South African households, often caring for families and maintaining homes, yet many continue to face low pay, long hours, and unfair or unsafe working conditions. The Dignity in Every Homecampaign is a national initiative aimed at promoting fair, safe, and lawful working environments in private homes. It also provides practical guides to help
employers understand their legal and ethical responsibilities. To unpack this campaign and the realities of domestic work, we are joined by Maggie Mthombeni, a former domestic worker and Case Manager at Izwi Domestic Workers Alliance.