Civil society organisations are raising alarm over South Africa's revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection, warning it could further marginalise undocumented migrants and restrict access to essential services like healthcare. The concerns follow Cabinet's approval of the policy in March, with critics arguing that stricter documentation requirements may deepen exclusion at a time of rising anti-immigrant sentiment. To unpack this for us Mph

Civil society organisations are raising alarm over South Africa's revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection, warning it could further marginalise undocumented migrants and restrict access to essential services like healthcare. The concerns follow Cabinet's approval of the policy in March, with critics arguing that stricter documentation requirements may deepen exclusion at a time of rising anti-immigrant sentiment. To unpack this for us Mph

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South African civil society cautions over revised White Paper

Municipalities in South Africa's Gauteng Province were given an opportunity to present to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) - on the second day of the Inquiry into the water crisis in the province on Wednesday. The SAHRC launched the public inquiry following a massive influx of community complaints about systemic failures in water supply, sewage leaks, and poor water quality across major metros like Johannesburg, Tshwane, and Ekurhuleni.Sisi Segalo has more on the story...

Municipalities in South Africa's Gauteng Province were given an opportunity to present to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) - on the second day of the Inquiry into the water crisis in the province on Wednesday. The SAHRC launched the public inquiry following a massive influx of community complaints about systemic failures in water supply, sewage leaks, and poor water quality across major metros like Johannesburg, Tshwane, and Ekurhuleni.Sisi Segalo has more on the story...

Municpalities in South Africa presented at an inquiry into the water crisis

The World Health Organization (WHO) has provided the latest update on the Ebola outbreak linked to the rare Bundibugyo strain, with cases confirmed in both the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. Health officials warn that the outbreak is expanding into urban areas, with growing concern over cross-border transmission. Channel Africa's Lebogang Mabange reports.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has provided the latest update on the Ebola outbreak linked to the rare Bundibugyo strain, with cases confirmed in both the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. Health officials warn that the outbreak is expanding into urban areas, with growing concern over cross-border transmission. Channel Africa's Lebogang Mabange reports.

 WHO provides latest update on Ebola outbreak

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has for the first time addressed the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, which seeks to extend his term to 2030 and replace the popular vote with a parliamentary system. The 90-day public consultation process has now closed, with Parliament set to review submissions ahead of debate in June. To discuss this and other topics coming out of Zimbabwe Mpho Sithole spoke to Rutendo Matinyarare, a marketing strategist, brand management specialist, and communication expert in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has for the first time addressed the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, which seeks to extend his term to 2030 and replace the popular vote with a parliamentary system. The 90-day public consultation process has now closed, with Parliament set to review submissions ahead of debate in June. To discuss this and other topics coming out of Zimbabwe Mpho Sithole spoke to Rutendo Matinyarare, a marketing strategist, brand management specialist, and communication expert in Zimbabwe

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