Immigration Laws
latest news & developments
Sons and daughters of no country
If amendments to the Births and Deaths Registration Act are approved, children of migrants might find it even more difficult to access basic services
South Africa must not repeat Libya’s mistakes with refugees
South Africa can work hard to be the positive example to lead the way for proper and humane migration management by improving its immigration policies
Trump’s controversial immigration order restricted by several judges
Executive order restricting immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries dismissed in at least four states.
Great strides made to fix SA’s revised immigration policy but a few problems remain
The department of home affairs can rightly claim success, but some key issues are entrenched in the regime.
Failure to manage inflow of immigrants cause of violence – MP
The portfolio committee on home affairs has asked difficult questions concerning the messy problem of xenophobia.
Migrant policy in the crosshairs
South Africa has begun rethinking its immigration strategy as outrage over xenophobic attacks grows.
DA: SA’s new immigration regulations need a rethink
The Democratic Alliance has called for the newly introduced regulations to be reviewed and debated by Parliament’s home affairs portfolio committee.
M&G’s Ncube: We should all be treated fairly
<i>M&G</i> proprietor Trevor Ncube found himself on the receiving end of harassment this weekend while entering South Africa after a business trip.
French push to tighten EU borders
France this week jolted Europe into establishing common policies on immigration, refugees and asylum, but the move has not been welcomed by all.