buy this article Article by Kotie Geldenhuys Photos/images courtesy of Unsplash and SAPS Many South Africans believe that undocumented migrants are a major driving force behind the country’s post-1994 crime wave. This view has sparked heated debate, fuelled xenophobic sentiment and complicated the nation’s efforts to tackle crime and immigration fairly. Many of these undocumented […]
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buy this article Article by Kotie Geldenhuys Photos/images courtesy of Pexels Each year, tens of thousands of people acquire citizenship or permanent residency in countries other than their own by making substantial financial investments. Known as Citizenship by Investment (CBI) or Residency by Investment (RBI) programmes, these government-administered programmes offer a fast track to legal
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buy this article Article by Kotie Geldenhuys Photos/images courtesy of Unsplash and Freepik In a world where fairy tale romances often dominate headlines, another kind of union plays out quietly behind closed doors, one rooted not in love, but in strategy. These are sham marriages, legal partnerships formed not for affection or commitment, but for
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buy this article Article by Kotie Geldenhuys Photo courtesy of Freepik Not every foreign national in South Africa is illegal. Many have arrived legally, seeking refuge from difficult circumstances in their home countries and hoping to build better lives. Others have been transferred to South Africa by their employers. While some foreigners become involved in
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