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Border reform Bill welcomed, but rights concerns dominate public submissions
Organisations such as the South African Bishops’ Conference, Lawyers for Human Rights and Cosatu have urged revisions to protect human rights, combat corruption and clarify legal…
High court declares sections of Refugees Act unconstitutional
The sections render asylum seekers ‘undocumented’ if they do not renew visas within one month of expiry date
Constitutional court upholds ban on foreigners practising law in South Africa
The prohibition in the Legal Practice Act did not amount to unfair discrimination because it sought to achieve a legitimate government objective of restricting a profession for…
Tech-boosted English classes reach more migrants
Covid-19 lockdowns forced a Cape Town organisation to adapt its teaching methods. Now its language instruction helps those living in other parts of Africa and even beyond
Border walls don’t stop viruses, but a blanket amnesty might
Why South Africa should consider amnesty for undocumented migrants in the time of the coronavirus outbreak.