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
Recently, a proposed amendment announced by the Tshiamiso Trust — set up to disburse compensation — now threatens to shut out even more former mine-workers with the disease from compensation they were promised after a successful class action
If we are to honour our freedom, we must also stand in sympathy with our neighbours, whose struggles remind us that democracy is never guaranteed. Their pain must be felt as our own and their hopes embraced as part of our shared destiny
The call for freedom of expression, including LGBTIQ+ rights, is a fundamental human right vital for safety and dignity
Travel is becoming planned, curated and experience-led again. The development pipeline reflects that
Authorities have not released an official death toll, but unconfirmed reports suggest the number of fatalities could exceed 1 000
The plan provides a chance to strengthen cooperation and competition in the Southern African Development Community