Johannesburg - Attacks on foreign nationals, the struggle to get jobs despite having skills and the slow pace of processing permits for asylum seekers are some of the concerns raised by refugees in South Africa. Refugees got an opportunity to voice their challenges to Home Affairs Deputy Minister Fatima Chohan during the commemoration of World Refugee Day on Monday. The … [Read more...] about Refugees speak out
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Government committed to helping genuine asylum seekers
Pretoria - Government is committed to ensuring that legitimate refuge seekers have their hopes, humanity and dignity restored when they seek protection in South Africa, says Deputy Home Affairs Minister Fatima Chohan. Speaking ahead of World Refugee Day in Soweto on Sunday, Chohan said proposed amendments to the Refugee and Immigration Acts are aimed at achieving this. At … [Read more...] about Government committed to helping genuine asylum seekers
South Africa commemorates World Refugee Day
Pretoria – World Refugee Day commemorations got off to an early start in South Africa, with the Home Affairs Deputy Minister, Fatima Chohan, set to address an event in Soweto on Sunday. World Refugee Day will be commemorated around the world on 20 June and coincides with the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees … [Read more...] about South Africa commemorates World Refugee Day
