Immigration
Zimbabwean woman banned despite minister’s promise
A woman finds herself unable to re-enter South Africa even though she has the correct permit
News | 5 February 2016
When can the police detain you for not showing documents?
Many immigrants are detained arbitrarily
By Prashianne Hansraj and Fundi Moyo
Analysis | 4 February 2016
Grants available for refugee organisations
A number of community-based refugee organisations in Cape Town are racing to meet the deadline for a project rolled out last year by the European Union
News | 2 February 2016
Quiet walk home turns into nightmare for Malawians
27 January 2016 NEWS
Asylum-seeker spends six weeks in prison
Hefty fines for asylum seekers at Port Elizabeth refugee centre
Immigrants complain that officials humiliate them.
News | 19 January 2016
Asylum seekers frustrated with Home Affairs
GroundUp previously reported the poor service by the Department of Home Affairs' foreshore offices. Today, the situation remains unchanged.
Brief | 18 January 2016
How bus drivers and immigration officials fleece Zimbabweans in the December holidays
Bernard Chiguvare describes the shenanigans on his trip from Cape Town to Harare.
News | 12 January 2016
Home Affairs incompetence causes refugees to lose jobs, money and bank accounts
“I am sick and tired and wish I could be resettled to another country. They should not treat people like animals,” says a man trying to renew his refugee status. He is one of many complaining about the service at Home Affairs on Cape Town's foreshore.
Tariro Washinyira
News | 18 December 2015