SA to tighten immigration laws

March 28, 2010
By Mxolisi Ncube JOHANNESBURG – The South African government is looking at ways of tightening its immigration laws in a bid to limit the continued influx of foreign nationals, a government minister said this week. Due to its economic stability when compared with other countries on the continent, South Africa is the most preferred choice for illegal immigrants, especially those from neighbouring Zimbabwe and Mozambique. Already, the country is home to an estimated three million Zimbabwean refugees, who fled political persecution and economic problems in their home country. More...