Operation Dudula Ruled Unlawful: What the Court Decided
The South African High Court ruled that Operation Dudula’s actions are unlawful and unconstitutional, affirming that only police and immigration officers may request identity documents. The court has interdicted Operation Dudula and its leaders from demanding passports, intimidating or assaulting foreign nationals, engaging in hate speech, blocking access to healthcare or schools, unlawfully evicting people, interfering with traders or employment, and inciting others to do so. Operation Dudula must inform all its members of the ruling....
The Scapegoat Syndrome: Immigration, Inequality, and the Governance Gap
Liberal democracies have endured a series of cascading crises over recent decades from 9/11 and the financial crash to the pandemic, climate pressures, and geopolitical fragmentation. These crises have challenged their ability to govern in an increasingly complex world. In this climate of insecurity, immigration has become a potent scapegoat, symbolizing frustrations tied to economic strain, cultural change, and the perceived failures of globalization. Politicians and online movements exploit this narrative by portraying migrants as invaders and...
SIHMA Press Review for April 2025
SIHMA Press review - World 03 May 2025 The Guardian Labour targets international students claiming asylum after election losses to the Reform The UK government is preparing new immigration reforms to curb asylum claims from international students, following political pressure after Labour’s losses to Reform in local elections. The proposal includes restricting students from taking low-paid jobs post-graduation, though universities and education officials...
SIHMA Press Review for March 2025
SIHMA Press Review - South Africa 25 March 2025 Daily Maverick Home Affairs minister launches new body to combat corruption at South Africa’s borders South Africa's borders are highly vulnerable to transnational crime due to poor infrastructure, weak enforcement, and corruption within the Border Management Authority (BMA) and the Department of Home Affairs (DHA). To combat this, the Border Management and Immigration Anti-Corruption...
SIHMA Press Review for February 2025
SIHMA Press Review - Africa 31 January 2025 The Pinnacle Gazette Migrants Face Brutality and Torture Amid Libya's Chaos The recent arrests in Libya spotlight the ongoing human rights crisis affecting refugees and migrants attempting to escape conflict and human trafficking. The plight of migrants in Libya, marked by severe human rights violations such as torture and trafficking, is aggravated...
DR Congo's Displaced Families: Struggle & Uncertainty Post-M23 Takeover
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is grappling with a complex and prolonged crisis, with millions of families including children suffering from the impacts of armed conflict, hunger, and disease outbreaks. The recent escalation of tension between the DRC and Rwanda, due to continuous attacks by the M23 Rebel group fighting against the DRC government, has had devastating effects on the local population, particularly in the eastern region, raising global concerns. Thousands of...
