Subscribe or Login

Get more Mail & Guardian
Subscribe or Login

Jan Bornman

Ivermectin is not a miracle drug

Coronavirus -
The health regulatory authority has not approved the antiparasitic drug to treat Covid-19, despite calls on the government to approve its use, as there is no data to support its effectiveness

Fake trafficking news targets migrants

National -
Exaggerated reports on social media of human trafficking syndicates snatching people in broad daylight legitimate xenophobia while deflecting from the real problems in society

‘Healers are part of Covid solution’

Coronavirus -
Traditional healers feel they have been excluded from the national response to the coronavirus, despite most South Africans consulting them for a range of ailments including depression

Coronavirus uncertainty affects asylum seekers

Article -
Some refugee reception offices in South Africa have stopped accepting new asylum applications as the government enforces stricter measures to deal with the Covid-19 crisis

How Lindela became Bosasa’s meal ticket

Article -
The notorious ‘repatriation centre’ was an ‘income stream’ for Bosasa for decades as it worked the system to maximise profits

Mashaba’s xenophobic legacy

Article -
The outgoing mayor’s tweet about the arrest statistics of migrants displays both his bigotry and a misunderstanding of how crime and policing work

The people behind the xenophobia

Article -
Zweli Ndaba wrote the flyer that spurred hostel residents and truck drivers to take part in the shutdown that led to the violence in Jo’burg

Alarming surge in xenophobic language

Article -
Populist politicians increasingly blame migrants for a range of problems. At home, the government, police and even trade unionists are doing the same.

Durban refugee office turns away asylum applicants

Article -
A staff shortage means asylum seekers are unable to make appointments to apply for refugee status

‘Shocking’ judgment for Somali asylum seekers

Africa -
Lawyers for Human Rights is litigating on behalf of eight Somalis whose appeal was turned down in what it calls a ruling that does not reflect facts

Sons and daughters of no country

Article -
If amendments to the Births and Deaths Registration Act are approved, children of migrants might find it even more difficult to access basic services

Decision to grant Grace Mugabe diplomatic immunity set aside by high court

Article -
Rights group AfriForum and the Democratic Alliance challenged the decision by the department of international relations
123...6Page 1 of 6

Press Releases

For all the latest information and advice from the Department of Health relating to Covid-19, please visit sacoronavirus.co.za

 
IAB SA Blow The Whistle

Contact Us

Story Tip-offs

Legal

Ethics & Social Media Policy

About Us

Corrections And Clarifications

Advertising

Subscriptions

Mail & Guardian Jobs

Find property for sale

We value your feedback

Subscriber login FAQ

All material © Mail & Guardian Online. Material may not be published or reproduced in any form without prior written permission.

×