Immigration
Operation Dudula’s victims demand justice
Litigation against the vigilante group started a year ago
News | 26 February 2025
Refugees wait decades for Home Affairs to recognise their families
Despite a 2019 court ruling on “family joining”, spouses and children of asylum seekers are struggling to get documented
By Nontobeko Mkhwanazi and Kimberly Mutandiro
News | 25 February 2025
Parliament urged to pass law on detention of immigrants
Bill hailed as “progressive” by COSATU, but other organisations say it doesn’t go far enough
By Daniel Steyn
News | 20 February 2025
Makana’s immigrant-owned spaza shops remain closed
Makana authorities shut the shops two weeks ago citing violations of various regulations
Brief | 12 December 2024
Spaza shop landlords shocked by R2,200 permit fee
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is scrambling to legalise residential based enterprises
Brief | 25 November 2024
Targeting immigrant spaza shops is unconstitutional, warns activist
The focus should instead be on holding government accountable for ensuring food safety at all stores
By Tladi Moloi
News | 20 November 2024
Nelson Mandela Bay mayor targets immigrant-owned spaza shops
“These are politically motivated actions against us. There are many more pressing issues facing this city.”
Brief | 13 November 2024
Ivaldo Macamo lost his leg when the George building collapsed. He is still waiting for compensation
Not one of the families we spoke to has received any payout
By Daniel Steyn
News | 30 October 2024
Court ruling on asylum seekers welcomed
Judge prohibits Home Affairs officials deporting people who intend to apply for asylum
News | 18 September 2024