Almost half of child labour (72.1 million) is in Africa and concentrated primarily in agriculture and mining. Studies by the ILO found that most child labour takes place within the family unit or with the consent of family members as is the case with Mqondisi.
His is not a case of forced labour but family reliance on him to fend for them, even if it means working in hazardous environments where there is exposure to mercury, heavy dust, and working long shifts without safety gear.
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