Immigration
Somali shop owners fear turf war between extortion gangs
“Policing” in Philippi is done by criminal syndicates
News | 19 June 2023
Court dismisses MEC’s attempt to quash inquiry into her “killing my health system” remark
“The holding of political office and remaining registered as a medical practitioner are not mutually exclusive” says judge
News | 2 June 2023
“People put borders in their hearts, that’s where xenophobia comes from”
Immigrant and South African women celebrate Africa Day together
News | 29 May 2023
“Stop the rot”: Court interdict sought against Operation Dudula
Immigrant organisations also seek to stop police tolerance and “collusion” with the anti-immigrant movement
News | 25 May 2023
Long delays at Home Affairs mean refugees are missing out on social grants
Legal Resources Centre says these delays are “incredibly worrying”
News | 19 May 2023
Refugees say they fear death if they return to local communities
Nearly four years after the UNHCR protests, Bellville camp asylum seekers choose unsanitary camp conditions rather than face xenophobia and crime
News | 12 May 2023
Pregnant immigrants say they have been turned away from Joburg clinics
This is despite a high court order
News | 9 May 2023
Refugees evicted from UNHCR offices find shelter in an old school
The building does not have toilets or electricity. But the refugees say it is better than Lindela Repatriation Centre
News | 28 April 2023
Refugees evicted from UNHCR offices in Pretoria
UN refugee agency expresses relief that the operation was carried peacefully
News | 21 April 2023