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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.
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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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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,
