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Synchroblog on immigration

Yesterday some bloggers had a synchroblog on immigration.A synchroblog is when a group of bloggers decide to post articles on the same topic at about the same time, with links to each other's posts, so that you can surf through the posts and get a variety of views on the

Notes from underground - on Sep 9, 2010, 3:57 am

Immigration and the new face of colonial conquest.

“Migration is nothing new and presents itself as a global phenomenon” (Jackson & Passarelli 2008:5). A colleague, Karabo Makofane and me published an article last year, in Theologia Viatorum, entitled, ”The black African other OIKOS, and inclusivity: Reflections on the response of URCSA to SA’s xenophobic crisis” Here

Reggie - on Sep 8, 2010, 9:56 pm

Dr. Thilo Sarrazin - EU Prophet: Refugees Support and Appreciatio

If I want to hear the muezzin, I also can book a vacation to the Orientby Thilo SarrazinBild (Translation by Big Peace)Uncontrolled immigration may at any time threaten the state structures and undermine the stability of a society. The Chinese empire therefore had its Great Wall, the Romans had their

Why We Are White Refugees - on Sep 8, 2010, 7:05 pm

Where Do I Stand?

New documentary about youth and xenophobia to be shown in Cape Town Where Do I Stand? – a documentary film that explores the experiences of seven young Capetonians during the xenophobic violence in South Africa in 2008 – will be shown at the Labia on Orange cinema in

The Antidote - on Sep 8, 2010, 10:37 am

Eyes Wide Shut to People on the Move

Coming from KwaZulu Natal I knew of earlier movements in the Indian Diaspora.  In South Africa the major part of the Indian community arrived between 1860 and 1911 as indentured farm labour.  They served as field hands and mill operatives in the sugar plantations and other agricultural sectors of Natal

Peter's Progress - on Sep 8, 2010, 6:54 am

Chrsitians and the immigration issue

When you see headlines in the news like this, it is clear that the timing of this week’s synchroblog on the immigration issue couldn’t have been better. Urgent meeting on Zim immigrants – South Africa – IOL | Breaking News : An urgent meeting to discuss the documentation of Zimbabweans living in

Khanya - on Sep 7, 2010, 6:52 am

The Plank in Africa’s Eyes

So sometime towards the end of last month, the “devblosphere” (my coinage for international development web 2.0 crazies) was abuzz with reactions to the publication of this open letter to the British People by six African opinion leaders. As expected, the reactions largely drifted towards the traditional aid vs

Project Diaspora - on Sep 6, 2010, 7:06 pm

Making a Difference

South Africans have always worn their hearts on their sleeves, which for me is the most endearing characteristic of this proud can-do nation. And thanks to Lead SA, our hearts have now found a voice! Lead SA is a proud Primedia Broadcasting and Independant Newspapers campaign which launched in

Brand South Africa Blog - on Sep 3, 2010, 2:43 pm

South Africa: 'Xenophobia Simmering Just Below Boiling Point'

"Xenophobia is part of life. We do not live easy here. We only survive," says Somali shopkeeper, Abdinasir Shaikh Aden, looking tense.

how to solve the problems - on Sep 1, 2010, 8:55 pm

BOOK SA Showcase Links: July 2010

NewsThe 2010 M-Net Literary and Film Award WinnersThe Winners of the 2010 Via Afrika AwardsScenes from the Launch of Wole Soyinka’s You Must Set Forth at Dawn (Videos)Boekbedonnerd III and the “Richmond Filums” FestThe Winners of the 2009/2010 South African Literary AwardsThe 2010 Man Booker Prize Longlist“Suspect Reconciliation”: Young

BOOK Southern Africa - on Aug 29, 2010, 9:47 pm

News covering this hot topic

Labour brokers fingered in De Doorns xenophobia report

Labour brokers may have been responsible for the tensions that led to last month's xenophobia at De Doorns in the Western Cape, a study has suggested.

Mail & Guardian - on Dec 17, 2009, 1:12 pm

De Doorns - labour brokers fingered

Labour brokers may have been directly responsible for the tensions that led to last month's xenophobia at De Doorns in the Western Cape, a study has suggested.

News24 - Africa - on Dec 17, 2009, 11:48 am

SA has long way to go - Zuma

South Africa still has a long way to go to get rid of racism, xenophobia and other "social ills", President Jacob Zuma has said at Reconciliation Day celebrations.

News24 - on Dec 16, 2009, 10:24 am

SA has long way to go - Zuma

South Africa still has a long way to go to get rid of racism, xenophobia and other "social ills", President Jacob Zuma has said at Reconciliation Day celebrations.

News24 - on Dec 16, 2009, 10:24 am

SA has long way to go - Zuma

South Africa still has a long way to go to get rid of racism, xenophobia and other "social ills", President Jacob Zuma has said at Reconciliation Day celebrations.

News24 - Africa - on Dec 16, 2009, 10:24 am

More xenophobia brews in the Cape

After the arrest of three Malawians for the alleged rape of a child, foreigners fear they will be driven out of Hout Bay’s informal settlement.

Mail & Guardian - on Dec 4, 2009, 9:09 am

Passop want Zille to apologise

The De Doorns xenophobia victims will remain camped out on a sports field in the town for the weekend.

News24 - on Nov 19, 2009, 4:15 pm

Accusations fly over xenophobia in De Doorns

The De Doorns xenophobia victims would remain in tents on a sports field in the town for the weekend, the SA Human Rights Commission said.

Mail & Guardian - on Nov 19, 2009, 3:22 pm

DA slammed over refugees

The Western Cape government is more concerned about the media than the well-being of the De Doorns xenophobia victims, claims refugee rights group Passop.

News24 - on Nov 19, 2009, 12:41 pm

DA slammed over refugees

The Western Cape government is more concerned about the media than the well-being of the De Doorns xenophobia victims, claims refugee rights group Passop.

News24 - on Nov 19, 2009, 12:41 pm