immigration

Congolese Car Guards

The car guarding industry evolved in South Africa out of the plight of the unemployed, coupled with the increasing levels of crime, particularly motor theft. The majority of the car guards in this area are Congolese immigrants.

By Nikki Rixon - 9 December 2010 - Photo

The Ghanaian Experience

There is a perception among Africans that people who travel a lot or live outside their home countries are well to do. But what is the real situation?

By Rosemary Mroba Gaisie - 3 July 2010 - Audio

Unemployment Worries

Locals fear job losses after the FIFA World Cup ends.

By Nanama Keita - 30 June 2010 - Text

Mbira Musician

The sounds of the Mbira, an African instrument made famous in Zimbabwe, entertain shoppers and tackles social issues such as xenophobia and migration.

By Davison Mudzingwa - 29 June 2010 - Audio

Criminal Relocation

Gun trafficker’s South African dream doesn’t come true.

By Andrew Kabuura - 29 June 2010 - Audio

Community-based soccer events address xenophobia

Stakeholders are adopting community-based soccer events as part of strategies to address the problem of xenophobia.

By Kofi Adu Domfeh - 22 June 2010 - Audio, Race, reconciliation and xenophobia

Stadium Workers

South Africa is overjoyed to host the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup, but there are mixed reactions from construction workers who are faced with job losses and an uncertain future.

By Davison Mudzingwa - 17 June 2010 - Audio

Xenophobic Fever

A hatred of foreigners could overshadow the hosting of the 2010 FIFA World Cup once the final whistle of the tournament is blown. A considerable chunk of the foreign population here in South Africa has been spending sleepless nights since the tournament kicked off. Local media and politicians have reportedly claimed the riots could happen again and past mistakes be repeated.

By Andrew Kabuura - 16 June 2010 - Race, reconciliation and xenophobia, Text