Asylum Seeker
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Don’t call asylum seekers and refugees makwerekwere; make them feel at home
Talk to people to understand why they fled their home county and the difficulties they face in South Africa
Lessons from Ethiopia’s progressive refugee policy
Ethiopia’s public attitudes should be blueprints for other African countries
Home affairs department fails to serve citizens and non-nationals
The dysfunctional department is a hindrance to an inclusive and progressive asylum seeker and refugee regime in South Africa
South Africa’s policy on migrants is inadequate and at odds with the Freedom Charter
The human rights of migrants are not protected by the country’s legislation
How long will you wait for a Covid-19 vaccination appointment? We answer 7 questions
The only way to book an appointment for a Covid-19 jab is to register on the government’s electronic vaccination system