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Narratives of Migration in Africa | Episode 5: Glodine’s Journey


Jun 09, 2025
Categories: Entrepreneurship Government Policy Migration Narratives

In this episode, Glodine shares her journey from Zambia to South Africa her struggles, triumphs, and lessons learned along the way. A former teacher and entrepreneur, she left her home country in search of better opportunities, only to face unexpected challenges with documentation, employment, and integration. Through resilience and determination, she found support at Scalabrini, learned new skills, and built her own business. Her story is a powerful reminder that migration comes...

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Narratives of Migration in Africa | Episode 4: Growing Up as a Migrant in South Africa


Jun 06, 2025
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In this episode, we explore the experiences of second-generation migrants in South Africa through the powerful story of a guest born to Somali migrant parents. Navigating identity, cultural expectations, and the challenges of documentation, they share their mixed experience of belonging and exclusion. From struggles in education and employment to the resilience that defines the migrant community, their story highlights the urgent need for systemic support and the strength of hope.

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Narratives of Migration in Africa | Episode 3: Naomi’s Story


Jun 05, 2025
Categories: African Narratives migration and global issues Migration and Refugees narrative of migration

In this episode, Miss Naomi shares her inspiring journey from Zimbabwe to South Africa, navigating challenges, resilience, and the pursuit of education. From facing difficulties with documentation to building a business and returning to school, her story is a testament to perseverance and hope. Her advice? Never give up. Migration brings hardships, but determination can lead to new opportunities and a brighter future.  Watch now and be inspired.   Photo by Freepik Modified by...

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Narratives of Migration in Africa | Episode 2: A Mother's Journey


Jun 04, 2025
Categories: Migration & Refugees Public Awareness & Prevention Refugees Regional Stability Rights Social Justice

Sandrina Samba Bulimba shares her experience growing up in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which she describes as "challenging." She explains that the area is war-torn and disorganised, creating a place with limited opportunities that require attention and assistance from the rest of the world.  Sandrina portrays her migration journey as dangerous and complex, with people in her group suffering and dying along the route. Even...

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The Night Trains by Charles van Onselen


May 23, 2025
Categories: narrative of migration Narratives news SIHMA

Introduction The Night Trains: Moving Mozambican Miners to and from the Witwatersrand Mines, 1902-1955 is a historical non-fiction novel written by Charles van Onselen and published by Jonathan Ball Publishers in South Africa in 2019. Van Onselen is a South African historian. He has written extensively on 19th and 20th century Southern African history and is the author of numerous acclaimed volumes. He currently serves as a Senior Research Fellow at the...

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Narratives of Migration in Africa | Episode 1: Beyond Borders


May 21, 2025
Categories: narrative of migration Narratives SIHMA

An unforgettable journey of resilience, sacrifice, and survival. Moffo Christian Foo never sought to be a hero, but when the land he loved, Southern Cameroons, now Ambazonia became a battleground for exploitation and suppression, he was left with only one choice: fight for his people or flee for his life. A devoted father and fearless advocate, Moffo witnessed firsthand the relentless grip of oppression and the silencing of those who dared to...

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