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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

(Graphic: John McCann)

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

Mduduzi Manana lost his position as deputy minister of higher education following the Cubana incident. (Gallo)

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.

Small Business Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu says there should be discussion with the media regarding adverts for illegal and immoral businesses

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.

President Jacob Zuma visits a temporary shelter for displaced foreigners in Durban’s suburb of Chatsworth following the recent violence there.

Migrant policy in the crosshairs

South Africa has begun rethinking its immigration strategy as outrage over xenophobic attacks grows.

Africa’s migration challenge cannot be resolved through enforcement alone. Nor can it be addressed through abstract continental declarations disconnected from implementation realities.

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.