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Health Care of Migrants in South Africa Hit By Deportations
While most nations are dependent to some extent on the world’s 214 million migrants for skills and labour, few ensure these migrants have access to their health systems, something that could have dire public health consequences, according to the International...
Migrants Targeted in Somaliland
Migrants in Somaliland, especially those from Ethiopia, have increasingly come under attack since the government in the self-declared independent state in September ordered employers to fire all “illegal foreigners” as part of its commitment...
Residents Living Near South Africa’s Borders Need to be Mobilized to Help Authorities Fight Crime
Residents living near the country’s borders need to be mobilized to help authorities fight crime, says Deputy Police Minister Maggie Sotyu.
Arrests Made As UK-Italy Operation Cracks Down on Illegal Immigration Gangs
Three members of an Italy-based criminal gang believed to have facilitated the illegal entry of Brazilians into the UK have been arrested following successful cooperation between the UK Border Agency, the Italian authorities, and the Immigration Affairs...
New Immigration Removal Center, Morton Hall Opens in Lincolnshire
A new immigration removal center, Morton Hall, has been officially opened by the Immigration Minister Damian Green, increasing capacity in the detention estate as the government intensifies enforcement activity across the country. How People Arrived Here:...
Bangladeshi Immigrants Lose Deportation Case
The North and South Gauteng High Courts have dismissed with costs a case brought against the Home Affairs Department by a group of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants.
Home Affairs in South Africa Nets Illegal Immigrants
More than 350 illegal immigrants, believed to have been smuggled into the country by syndicates, were arrested in Johannesburg on Thursday. According to the Department of Home Affairs, the 355 undocumented immigrants were arrested near Crown Mines after...
Refugees in South Africa Can Now Own Bank Accounts
Refugees and asylum permit holders in South Africa will from now on be able to apply for bank accounts in the country, the Home Affairs Department announced on Thursday.
