Immigration
Immigrant spaza shop owners battle to meet registration deadline
Problems with documents from Home Affairs affect shop owners’ ability to comply with President Ramaphosa’s announcement about food outlets
News | 7 March 2025
People trying to seek asylum should not be deported, court hears
Human rights organisation wants Refugees Act amendments declared unconstitutional
By Daniel Steyn
Law | 28 February 2025
Operation Dudula’s victims demand justice
Litigation against the vigilante group started a year ago
News | 26 February 2025
Refugees wait decades for Home Affairs to recognise their families
Despite a 2019 court ruling on “family joining”, spouses and children of asylum seekers are struggling to get documented
By Nontobeko Mkhwanazi and Kimberly Mutandiro
News | 25 February 2025
Parliament urged to pass law on detention of immigrants
Bill hailed as “progressive” by COSATU, but other organisations say it doesn’t go far enough
By Daniel Steyn
News | 20 February 2025
Makana’s immigrant-owned spaza shops remain closed
Makana authorities shut the shops two weeks ago citing violations of various regulations
Brief | 12 December 2024
Spaza shop landlords shocked by R2,200 permit fee
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is scrambling to legalise residential based enterprises
Brief | 25 November 2024
Targeting immigrant spaza shops is unconstitutional, warns activist
The focus should instead be on holding government accountable for ensuring food safety at all stores
By Tladi Moloi
News | 20 November 2024
Nelson Mandela Bay mayor targets immigrant-owned spaza shops
“These are politically motivated actions against us. There are many more pressing issues facing this city.”
Brief | 13 November 2024