Khomo Tsa Lehala is an observational documentary that tells
the story of Modise, Nako and Tebatso, young migrants herders from Lesotho, who
arrived in the small township of Kokosi in the mining region of Merafong. Now
residing in a squatter camp situated close to kraals which are home a vast
livestock owned by residents of the community of Kokosi, these herders face a
number of challenges while dreaming of making a living for their families left
behind in their homeland.
The documentary follows a day in the life of these young
migrants, who are undeniably working under some of the most exploitative
industries in South Africa, namely farming. Faced with racism, challenges of
fending for a distant wife, children and extended family, and ensuring that he
makes a livelihood for himself in a foreign community, these herders become the
epitome of what migrants endure in democratic South Africa.
Their story will give a voice to migrant labors workers who
are afraid to speak out against exploitation and provide critical a glimpse
into a reality where even black employers are too happy to exploit them to
achieve lower labor costs.
Director: Paul Zisiwe
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