THE SMART NEWS SOURCE | Feb 10 2012 12:20 | LAST UPDATED Feb 10 2012 12:20 |
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Police arrest 43 in Thabong for public violence, lootingPolice have arrested 43 people in Thabong for public violence and looting, which have been linked to unemployment protests and xenophobia. The burden of being 'illegal''Strategies' used by officials to exclude refugees from SA schools were highlighted in a workshop convened by an education rights research group. Refugees still fear for their livesSurvivors of the xenophobic attacks say returning to the townships is not a safe option. Refugees 'barred' from schoolingIgnorance of the law, antagonistic authorities and overcrowding were cited as major obstacles at an education rights for refugees workshop. Taking the rough road to the African Dream -- and backChristina Gossmann follows a Zimbabwean immigrant from Johannesburg to his home in the Masvingo province. Business owners threaten xenophobic violenceSmall business owners from Ekurhuleni have warned of xenophobic violence if the Gauteng government does not step in. Gauteng housing minister dismisses xenophobia fearsWhile an angry Alex residential committee plan meetings on Saturday, the Gauteng government has dismissed claims of brewing xenophobic violence. Foreigners live in fear in AlexResidents of Alexandra's RDP houses have reacted to menacing calls for foreigners to vacate RDP houses in the township within seven days. Alex residents threaten foreigners over RDP homesResidents of Alexandra, Johannesburg, have put up posters and sent out pamphlets warning of an uprising over foreigners living in RDP houses. Avoiding the X word -- Jo'burg responds to refugeesJohannesburg has long been a destination for migrants and refugees from around Africa and the world, but is only now examining its migration policies. |
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