Tag / Immigration
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VIDEO: South Africa’s Immigration Issue & the 30 June Deadline
Professor Loren Landau (African Centre for Migration & Society, WITS) on the issue of immigration: “In terms of numbers, it is not a big difference in the empirical sense, but more of a political issue shaping the landscape, especially with the help of social media used to target immigrants.” Watch the full interview here
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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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OPINION | Oldest trick in the book: Ramaphosa uses migrants to dodge 32 years of failure
Last night, President Ramaphosa devoted a prime-time national address to immigration and xenophobia. Last night, he once again misled. “Faced with the consequences of their own failures, governments point outward, toward a scapegoat, a vilified other. Nigel Farage. Donald Trump. D.F. Malan. Idi Amin. Ramaphosa is in good company.” Read the full response from Prof…
