Immigration
Refugee children miss school to renew asylum permits
“My mom says I should be strong, but my feet always hurt from standing in the long queues” - grade 4 child
News | 12 September 2017
Zimbabwe Exemption Permit will not be for new applicants
New permit is valid until end of 2021
News | 8 September 2017
Children of immigrants born in SA can now get citizenship
High Court finds Department of Home Affairs refusal of citizenship to six people unconstitutional
Law | 8 September 2017
Immigrants make Johannesburg a vibrant city, says rights organisation
Mayor Herman Mashaba’s attitude described as “very scary”
News | 1 September 2017
Being a refugee and a lesbian is difficult, says Somali woman
“I felt like I was in a cage”
Feature | 30 August 2017
Can imprisoned asylum seekers be deported?
What happens to a Somali refugee may give the answer
Brief | 18 August 2017
Good news for Zimbabweans? Home Affairs says permits will be renewed
ZSPs will be renewable under certain conditions but it’s not yet clear what they are
Brief | 4 August 2017
Zimbabweans protest for right to vote
Demonstrators outside the Zimbabwean consulate in Cape Town demanded their democratic rights
Brief | 28 July 2017
Gay immigrants campaign for acceptance
Night of solidarity held for Cape Town immigrant and LGBTI community
News | 28 July 2017