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PODCAST: Trump opens America’s doors to white South Africans
Trump’s executive order fast-tracking white South Africans for refugee status has ignited fierce debate. Supporters cite persecution. Critics call it a politically charged exception, raising difficult questions about how refugee status is determined and who gets prioritised. Prof. Loren Landau, (ACMS), unpacks the controversy. LISTEN HERE.
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PODCAST: Ramaphosa Warns Against Xenophobia as Violence Against Foreign Nationals Rises
President Ramaphosa has warned against xenophobia as violence against foreign nationals continues to rise. But is condemnation enough? Professor Loren Landau (African Centre for Migration & Society) shared his perspective on PowerFM: “It is important for South Africa to have these conversations on xenophobia and migration. These conversations have moved from townships to the heads of…
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PODCAST: Ramaphosa speaks out against xenophobia
Dr. Rebecca Walker, Research Associate at the African Centre for Migration & Society, spoke to John Maytham about the measures announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa last night to address illegal migration. Her assessment: “We expected the president to say all the right things, but ultimately he used the focus on illegal migration to pivot away…
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PODCAST: Migration in South Africa: The challenges
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Professor Loren Landau (African Centre for Migration & Society) to unpack immigration challenges and what they mean for South Africa’s future. Key insights from the conversation: Estimating the total population is difficult due to the country’s vastness. The numbers of migrants shared by the Statistician-General may be an estimate, and likely more in…
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White Paper on Immigration will Prevent Undocumented Persons to Access Healthcare
The African Centre for Migration & Society (ACMS)‘s Dr Rebecca Walker on SAFm speaking on the Immigration White Paper which government wants to introduce in regard to healthcare. LISTEN HERE.
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South African Civil Society Cautions over Revised White Paper
Civil society organisations are raising alarm over South Africa’s revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection, warning it could further marginalise undocumented migrants and restrict access to essential services like healthcare. LISTEN HERE.