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Why SA is destination of choice for asylum seekers

CURIOUSLY but not surprisingly, post-apartheid South Africa has turned out to be one of the preferred destinations for political exiles.The country has played host to many prominent political exiles in the past three decades.Exile, the for…

Published: 24 Feb 2023 at 07:10hrs | 3 | by Dr Sizo Nkala

Zimbabwe asylum seekers panic in UK diaspora

Zimbabweans without settled status in the UK have been alarmed by a report in a daily newspaper here, the Independent, that Britain is working with officials from the Zimbabwe Embassy to send them back home, where they say they fear persec…

Published: 16 Dec 2018 at 14:08hrs | | by ZimVigil

Deny asylum to fleeing African dictators

If democracy in Africa, South Africa, as an example, is to succeed, then leaders should be denied political asylum after ruining their countries as a matter of international criminal justice. African leaders should rule their countries wit…

Published: 28 May 2017 at 20:19hrs | 4 | by Ken Sibanda

Refugees turn to Ethiopia for safety and asylum

Country now hosts the largest number of refugees in AfricaAs a 17-year-old boy, James Gaw Tot fled war in South Sudan to the safety of Ethiopia. Little did he know he would call this country his home for the next 23 years. Today, still a r…

Published: 07 May 2015 at 06:46hrs | 4 | by Sulaiman Momodu

39 Zimbabweans facing prison and deportation - WhatsApp update

Please hide my I D.A friend of mine & 39 other Zimbabweans are facing 3 weeks in prison before deportation after they went to Messina to renew their asylum papers.uuuuuuum kusina amai hakuendwi

Published: 26 Jan 2015 at 18:03hrs | | by WhatsApp update

Porous borders: a threat to SA security

CAPE TOWN - While the South African government has been commended for its "open door" policy on immigrants, experts have raised concerns about security threats possed by thousands of undocumented foreigners who arrive in the country every …

Published: 26 Nov 2014 at 10:49hrs | 3 | by Thabo Kunene

'Mum went missing the day she went to apply for SA asylum' - WhatsApp

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number.4:18pm, 4 Aug - â€ª+27 78 â–©â–©â–© â–©â–©â–©â–©â€¬: My name is Godknows Chera, well kn…

Published: 04 Aug 2014 at 15:21hrs | 3 | by Godknows Chera

Sex for SA asylum papers - WhatsApp update

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number. 11:21am, 20 Jul - â€ª+27 78 â–©â–©â–© â–©â–©â–©â–©â€¬: Try looking for a story in mara…

Published: 20 Jul 2014 at 21:02hrs | 1 | by Disporian

Run Zwambila, run!

After the news that outgoing ambassador to Australia was seeking asylum after her tour of duty, Zanu PF apologists went ballistic accusing the former envoy of being unpatriotic.Former ambassador to Australia, Jacqueline Zwambila applied fo…

Published: 03 Jan 2014 at 07:21hrs | 5 | by Chris Smith

Failed Zim asylum seeker hangs himself in UK

AN ASYLUM seeker from Zimbabwe who had been refused British residency sent several poignant messages to his partner in the last moments before he was found hanged.Factory worker Bee Moyo, 45, came to the UK five years ago but was upset aft…

Published: 28 Jul 2012 at 17:40hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

SA asylum seekers ensnared by red tape

JOHANNESBURG - Asylum-seekers entering South Africa are no longer being issued with the necessary documents to apply for refugee status. Without a so-called section 23 permit, they are being turned away from Refugee Reception Offices (RROs…

Published: 26 Jan 2012 at 06:23hrs | 1 | by Irin.

UK sets new Zimbabwe country guidance case

THE United Kingdom Upper Tribunal has at last announced the new Country Guidance case on Zimbabwe. It is called EM & Ors: Zimbabwe CG [2011] UKUT 00098.The new Country Guidance case has significantly narrowed the risk categories that w…

Published: 16 Jun 2011 at 06:30hrs | 2 | by Taffi Nyawanza

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