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Who Belongs in Joburg?
Who belongs in Joburg? Marches against ‘illegal immigration’ and inner-city clean-up operations are feeding a wider debate about migration, poverty and exclusion. Prof Landau on Sunday Times, READ.
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Playing the Migration Blame Game
Politicians fuel xenophobia to disguise SA’s real economic woes. Prof. Loren Landau: “Scapegoating migrants draws attention from true problems and erodes democracy.” Read more via Wits.
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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.