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Emigration

New vision of a historical moment
Article
/ 11 December 2019

New vision of a historical moment

The reader navigates themes such as migration, black masculinity, displacement, aspirations, racial identity and sexuality

By Zaza Hlalethwa
Trump’s hostility to immigration runs contrary to the facts
Article
/ 28 October 2019

Trump’s hostility to immigration runs contrary to the facts

The United States administration’s inhumane treatment of migrants will not fix the system — it needs to be constructively overhauled, not destroyed

By Anne O Krueger
One’s move is another’s muse
Article
/ 17 May 2019

One’s move is another’s muse

Do all creatives need to migrate to bigger cities in order to enjoy successful careers?

By Zaza Hlalethwa
Infographic: The rising tide of immigration from Africa to Europe and the US
Africa
/ 26 March 2018

Infographic: The rising tide of immigration from Africa to Europe and the US

African nations account for eight of the 10 fastest growing immigration populations since 2010 and the number of migrants is due to increase

By Mashadi Kekana
Home away from home: The rise of immigration from Africa to Europe and the US
Africa
/ 22 March 2018

Home away from home: The rise of immigration from Africa to Europe and the US

Between 2010 and 2017, the number of people emigrating from sub-Saharan countries to other regions grew by 31%

By Mashadi Kekana
Born in the RSA – and big in the USA
Article
/ 19 April 2013

Born in the RSA – and big in the USA

They make up but a handful of the immigrant population to the US, but an impressive number of South Africans have risen to the top of their fields.

By Rowan Philp
Deep Read: Gondwanaland – My trek from Sydney to Jo’burg
Article
/ 5 July 2012

Deep Read: Gondwanaland – My trek from Sydney to Jo’burg

Sarah Britten doesn’t regret returning to Johannesburg after emigrating to Australia in 2008. Here’s why.

By Sarah Britten
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Article
/ 6 October 2010

Withdrawing RA’s when emigrating

Can you withdraw your RA when you emigrate?

By Maya Fisher French
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Article
/ 25 December 2008

From Parkview in SA to Parkview in NY …

When crime and violence crept into our lives, we decided to make a move, writes Philippa Garson.

By Philippa Garson
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Article
/ 1 December 2008

Jobs scarce abroad, but South Africans move away

Advertising executive Penny Holt loves South Africa but power cuts, a murky political climate and violent crime made her think about leaving.

By Serena Chaudhry
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Article
/ 24 July 2008

Townships still home to many, but emigration beckons

More than half of the black middle class still live in townships, the majority of them by choice, the Future Fact research project said on Thursday.

By Fienie Grobler
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Article
/ 22 July 2008

More South Africans shipping out in troubled times

The number of South Africans who give emigration as the reason for selling their home has shot up in recent months.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 17 July 2008

South Africa’s mood sours

Convertible South Africans rate other countries above South Africa and are the most likely to emigrate.

By Lynley Donnelly

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