Van Eck, B P Stefan2011-04-042011-04-042010Van Eck. B.P.S. 2010. Temporary employment service (Labour Brokers) in South Africa and Namibia. Potchefstroom electronic law journal (PELJ) = Potchefstroomse elektroniese regsblad (PER), 13(2): 107-126 [http://www.nwu.ac.za/p-per/index.html]1727-3781http://hdl.handle.net/10394/4080South Africa currently allows labour broking although this area of commerce is problematic. The trade union movement, government and organised business are presently debating the future regulation of this industry. Namibia has experimented with, and failed, to place a legislative ban on labour broking. The Supreme Court of Appeal of Namibia considered International Labour Organisation conventions and provisions of their Constitution before concluding that labour broking should be regulated but not prohibited. In this article it is argued that South African policy makers can gain valuable insights from the Namibian experience. It is submitted that it would be appropriate for Parliament to take cognisance of international and foreign principles and to accept amendments that would provide for stricter regulation for labour broking, rather than placing an outright ban on this economic activity. Keywords: AfricaenAfrica Personnel ServicesILO Convention 181 of 1997Labour brokerLabour hireRight to choose tradeOccupation or profession freelyTemporary employment serviceArticle