by Jaclyn Modise | Jul 4, 2026 | Front Page, News, Podcasts
Professor Loren Landau (African Centre for Migration & Society, Wits University) explains the dynamics behind the ongoing mobilisation: “South African sentiments are heightened, at migrants and at the issues faced every day: insecurity, joblessness. Local...
by Jaclyn Modise | Jul 2, 2026 | Front Page, News
“People are being targeted in their homes. We’re seeing violent protests, looting. There is real concern about how the state will respond.” – Prof. Jo Vearey (ACMS) on anti-immigrant violence. WATCH on Sky News. [Image Credit: SkyNews]...
by Jaclyn Modise | Jun 12, 2026 | Front Page, News
Ramaphosa recycles old plans on immigration. Under pressure from anti-foreigner groups, he announced measures, but activists and researchers are concerned. Prof. Loren Landau (ACMS): “It relies on perceptions rather than facts.” 612 lives lost to...
by Jaclyn Modise | Jun 12, 2026 | Front Page, News
R100,000 fine warning for anyone employing a domestic worker without legal work status in South Africa. Recently gazetted laws will hit employers hiring undocumented foreign workers with a R100,000 fine for first offenders, including private households. This penalty...
by Jaclyn Modise | Jun 10, 2026 | Front Page, News
Anti-migrant protesters marched outside Johannesburg, underscoring rising tensions over immigration in South Africa. Some vigilante groups have told undocumented foreigners to leave by 30 June, while President Cyril Ramaphosa has vowed action against those accused of...
