It is also true that undocumented migration can create space for criminal activity. But we have to be honest: immigrants are not the main drivers of crime in this country. Data from the department of Correctional Services shows that foreign nationals make up around 11% to 14% of inmates, while South Africans make up the majority. So the idea that crime is mainly caused by immigrants is simply not true
There is something deeply dishonest about how few South Africans discuss immigration. They have become comfortable with moral grandstanding while communities collapse under the pressure of uncontrolled migration, criminal syndicates, collapsing infrastructure, drug networks and economic exclusion. The ordinary South African who raises these realities is quickly condemned before they are even heard
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An immigration official rejected the asylum application of a man from Chad who was jailed solely for homosexuality in his home country
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Irish companies have developed a significant presence in South Africa and employ more than 12 500 people
Home Affairs minister Leon Schreiber said the convictions proved that corruption could be defeated
The African Continental Free Trade Area endorses immigration, yet South Africa’s home affairs department is pushing for stringent requirements for visas
Public figures are often quick to heighten negative stereotypes about migrants
At least 73 people have died and scores injured when the building they lived in burnt down
Rich in resources but largely unrecognised, those in the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic eke out a livelihood under harsh conditions.
The former president has called for the movement of people and goods between South Africa and African states to be easier
South Africa is quick to forget ubuntu or its own destabilising role when it comes to regional policies
Sandras Phiri is a global ‘go-to’ business start-up coach, empowering others and practising entrepreneurship. The born and bred Zambian plies his trade from South Africa and would not have it any other way
Moving unwanted arrivals out of sight grants political footholds to richer nations in host regions
Harassment, xenophobia – and jubilation – are on display when Mail & Guardian visits the township
South Africa needs to hold a national conference on xenophobia, which would be the first step towards building a civic infrastructure to fight discrmination against foreign nationals
The ongoing Afrophobic behaviour in our country is misdirected anger and frustration at the fact that black South Africans still have to make do with welfare crumbs
While the Democrats and Republicans use an outdated political playbook, people need protection from the capitalist system itself
Julius Malema and his Economic Freedom Fighters have joined the anti-black immigrant chorus, demonising those from countries such as Zimbabwe.
The Mississippi court case is unique; usually the grievances are against Mexicans accused of taking work from Americans
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Already slow processes are now even worse, with inconsistency in residence and other applications creating huge uncertainty
Cameroonians are caught between a vicious civil war at home and brutal detention and deportation measures in the countries they flee to
Reinaldo Arenas’s memoir reveals the contradiction of a revolutionary society ruled by an autocrat
As things currently stand, only four member states (Mali, Niger, Rwanda and Sao Tome & Principe) have ratified the free movement protocol
Accusations of racism continue to be directed towards the UK following an inquiry concerning denials of visit visas for African applicants