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South Africa’s Response to Xenophobia is Under Fire
SA condemns xenophobic violence but critics say prevention is weak & rhetoric fuels tensions. Prof. Loren Landau on DW: “Migrants are not the source of any of SA’s challenges. Scapegoating draws attention from real problems and erodes democracy.” READ the article.
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Illegal Immigration Makes Global Headlines
Illegal immigration is making global headlines: US deportations to Africa, SA protests, Ghana repatriating 300 nationals. Prof. Loren Landau spoke to Channel Africa. Listen HERE,
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South African Immigration Policy in the Spotlight
Immigration marches are rising across SA. Questions on our policy & how it compares globally. Prof. Loren Landau (ACMS) joined SABC to discuss. Listen HERE.
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Debate Over Migrant Deportations Raises Tensions Across Africa
Prof. Loren Landau: Deportation policy reflects “political messaging” not a practical migration solution. The number affected is small, costly to implement, & may conflict with international & domestic law. READ THE ARTICLE HERE.
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Anti-Immigration Marches Raise Questions Over Vigilantism, Violence and Police Response
Professor Loren Landau, co-director of the Wits-Oxford Mobility Governance Lab (MGL), warned that the widespread appropriation of state authority by ordinary people, such as vigilante groups and opportunistic politicians, effectively privatised one of the core functions of the state. Read the article here.
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EXPLAINER: What Is Xenowatch?
What is Xenowatch? An open-source system tracking xenophobic discrimination in SA via WhatsApp, email and call. We verify, record and analyse incidents to enable early warning and accountability. Prof. Loren Landau (ACMS) explained this on Channel Africa. Listen HERE.
