Category / Policy Briefs/ Research Reports / Publications
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Policy decision-making pandering to political populism? the non-renewal of Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (ZEPS) by South Africa
This policy brief discusses the issue of the non-renewal of the Zimbabwe Exemption Permits (ZEPs) and contends that the decision taken by the DHA was a populist move that failed to address the well-being of those affected. Furthermore, the policy brief advances the views of civil society organisations and others who have urged the state…
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‘Running Them Out of Time:’ Xenophobia, Violence, and Co-Authoring Spatiotemporal Exclusion in South Africa
Research into ‘xenophobic’ exclusion across South Africa suggests recalibrating research along two spatial and temporal dimensions.
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Xenophobic Violence in South Africa: An Analysis of Trends, Causal Factors and Responses
In this report, the authors draw from more than a decade of quantitative and qualitative research exploring xenophobic violence in South Africa. Beginning in the mid-2000s, the research presents a systematic investigation into the nature, causal factors, and implications of xenophobic violence plaguing the country. It also explores the nature and effectiveness of state and…
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Training IOM Staff on Engaging with the Xenowatch Platform
Training IOM South Africa staff on how to report verified cases of xenophobic discrimination on the Xenowatch platform.
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Xenowatch Training – JRS Pretoria and Johannesburg Offices
Xenowatch team conducted training sessions with staff and clients of Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) in Pretoria and Johannesburg offices.
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WEBINAR | Applying Behavioral Science in Programming to Address Xenophobia and Promote Social Cohesion
Globally, as well as in the Southern Africa region, a recent rise in anti-migrant attitudes, including an increase in violent acts against migrants, has drawn increasing attention from political actors as well as civil society. While many initiatives to promote social cohesion have been implemented over the years, there is a dearth of research or…