Jan Bornman

Ivermectin is not a miracle drug

Coronavirus Jan Bornman - 11 Jan 2021

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 Jan Bornman - 20 Oct 2020

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 Jan Bornman - 7 May 2020

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 Jan Bornman - 19 Mar 2020

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 Jan Bornman - 11 Dec 2019

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 Jan Bornman - 7 Nov 2019

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 Jan Bornman - 13 Sep 2019

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 Jan Bornman - 6 Aug 2019

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 Jan Bornman - 23 Jul 2019

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

‘Shocking’ judgment for Somali asylum seekers

Africa Jan Bornman - 12 Feb 2019

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 Jan Bornman - 8 Jan 2019

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 Jan Bornman - 30 Jul 2018

Rights group AfriForum and the Democratic Alliance challenged the decision by the department of international relations

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Embracing the digital revolution core to deals made in 2020

The Power of Connectivity

Special Economic Zones add hope in an era of unemployment

Inaugural Ocean Economy Skills Summit to address economic growth and skills development

Beware of scammers

UNICEF vacancy announcement

The challenges and opportunities for manufacturing CFOs, now and in the future

Sona 2021: More talk without the actual walk?