Baby born in a tent as African migrants camp outside Cape Town repatriation centre
Police claim Tuesday’s anti-immigration protests were peaceful but women and children have fled their homes in terror.
Xenophobia in South Africa
Xenophobia intensifies in South Africa as anti-immigrant groups protest in major cities and towns
Anti-immigrant marches in Cape Town and KuGompo City were quiet compared to the mayhem in Johannesburg and Durban.
Labour federations reject migrant scapegoating, demand economic reform
The labour federations call for an end to attacks on African migrants, and labour law enforcement.
‘No One Is Illegal!’: Marchers call for unity, justice and an end to xenophobia
Organisers called for unity of the poor and a renewed focus on dignity, justice and equal access to services for all who live in South Africa.
2025: The wrap
A selection of stories and pictures Elitsha covered this year.
MPs defend talks with Operation Dudula amid healthcare access crisis
The Department of Health defends its stance on engaging with anti-immigrant group.
Court rules against Home Affairs on Omotoso arrest
Protesters outside the East London court were furious over the release of Omotoso.
A gloomy Christmas for food vendors barred from Limpopo schools
The Limpopo department of education has set new requirements for food vendors permitted at schools.
Naledi Crisis Highlights Need for Accountability, Not Xenophobia
The evidence shows foreign-owned spaza shops are not responsible for the cases of food-poisoning in Naledi last week.
Human Rights Commission hosts dialogue on racism at Western Cape schools
A dialogue on racism was called by the human rights commission after incidents of racism were reported at a number of Western Cape schools.
Xenophobia and the Scapegoating of Immigrants
Xenophobia remains a persistent issue in South Africa, and as our country continues to grapple with the triple challenge of poverty, inequality and unemployment, immigrants frequently become scapegoats for broader systemic issues.
Asylum seekers fear for their future in South Africa
KAAX and 40 civil society organisations raise red flags on the White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration, and Refugee Protection.
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