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Ghanaians Flee SA as Fear of Xenophobic Violence Grows
Fearing xenophobic violence, nearly 300 Ghanaians return home from South Africa on government-organised flights, highlighting growing tensions and disputes over their legal status. The African Centre’s for Migration & Society (ACMS)‘s Prof Loren Landau shares his thoughts on the Daily Maverick. READ the article.
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OPINION | The Quiet Exclusion of Care in SA’s New Immigration White Paper
OPINION: “The quiet exclusion of care in SA’s new immigration white paper.” New policy shifts risk institutionalising barriers to healthcare not just for migrants, but for all South Africans. READ on News24.
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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.
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Who Gets to Belong? The Quiet Exclusion of Care in South Africa’s New Immigration White Paper
John Maytham speaks to Rebecca Walker from the African Centre for Migration and Society at Wits University about concerns that South Africa’s revised immigration white paper could deepen exclusion and undermine access to healthcare. Listen HERE.
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Focus on Immigration and Refugee Policy
WATCH: As civic groups call for urgent government intervention on undocumented immigration, Professor Jo Vearey (ACMS WITS) warns of what she describes as a troubling erosion of refugee rights. A significant perspective on balancing migration governance with the protection of those seeking safety. Watch the full interview on SABC News.