Immigration
Precarious life for immigrant job-seekers
Suburban Johannesburg street corners attract many people seeking casual work
News | 18 February 2020
Zimbabwean who got seven distinctions has started university
“We are overwhelmed by the generosity of donors and ordinary people whose contributions will change Triphin’s life”
Brief | 4 February 2020
Some immigrant children are still being turned away from schools
In spite of assurances from Home Affairs and Basic Education, children without documents are still battling
News | 30 January 2020
City of Cape Town asks court to allow it to enforce bylaws against refugees
Judge says he wants to know where refugees will be moved
News | 28 January 2020
Brilliant matriculant can’t go to university - because she’s Zimbabwean
Triphin Mudzvengi got seven distinctions and wants to study civil engineering
News | 28 January 2020
Greenmarket Square refugees reject City of Cape Town’s offer of reintegration
Cape High Court expected to rule tomorrow on whether City can enforce by-laws
Brief | 27 January 2020
“I’m still shaking with fear” says Newcastle shop owner - STORY RETRACTED
Dozens of immigrant-owned stores in Osizweni and Madadeni were ransacked and vandalised on Thursday
Brief | 24 January 2020
SA’s new refugee regulations could have been drafted by Trump, says activist
Ban on political activity is “illegal, unconstitutional and contrary to the UN convention on refugees”
Law | 17 January 2020
Greenmarket Square refugees have split into “two hostile groups”
Reverend Alan Storey’s church has provided shelter to hundreds of people for months but the situation has become untenable
Brief | 10 January 2020