Chronicles of Refugees and Immigrants- Chrinews

16/02/2024

As South Africa heads to its watershed elections early this year, it's media must exercise restraint by avoiding sensational coverage of international migration issues to combat xenophobia.

The evidence that mass violence and vigilante killings have been sparked by the media in South Africa is undeniable

03/05/2023

Fighting Xenophobia in South Africa: Where does the Media Stand? The study was an investigation on the link between media mischaracterisation of cross - border immigration and xenophobic violence in South Africa. The research was supported by Al Jazeera Media Network. See a summary of the findings and a link to the research paper below: Network.

Danmore Chuma is a frontline human rights defender, radical educationist and journalist. He writes on education for liberation, human rights and democracy.

09/12/2020

24/05/2020

Refugees stranded as permits expire in the midst of COVID-19 lockdown: https://chri.org.za/2020/05/24/news-16/

20/05/2020

Refugees in Cape Town camps at risk of contracting COVID-19 :https://chri.org.za/2020/05/20/news-15/

13/05/2020

Refugees cry for help as COVID-19 hits hard.https://chri.org.za/2020/05/11/news-14/

18/02/2020

Refugee protesters vow to continue in spite of court ruling:
https://chri.org.za/2020/02/18/news-13/

16/02/2020

3 refugees nominated for a prestigious human rights award: https://chri.org.za/2020/02/16/news-12/

news February 16, 2020 admin Uncategorized Leave a comment 3 Refugees nominated for the prestigious human rights award. By staff Reporter. Three refugees in South Africa were nominated for the prestigious Giraffe Heroes Human Rights Award, for their outstanding contribution to community development....

16/02/2020

'Museveni scared of Ugandans in diaspora,' said opposition leader:https://chri.org.za/2019/12/11/news-11/

news December 11, 2019 admin Uncategorized Leave a comment ‘Museveni scared of Ugandans in diaspora’ said opposition leader. People Power activists in high mood following the visit by Bobi Wine in Cape Town: Photo. CHRI. Uganda’s fearless opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly...

16/02/2020

Burundian refugees urged to respect the South African law: https://chri.org.za/2019/11/15/news-10/

news November 15, 2019 admin Uncategorized Leave a comment Burundian refugees urged to respect the South African law. Barundian refugees and immigrants following proceedings during an Annual General meeting in Cape Town. PHOTO: CHRI A Burundian community leader, Sunday advised members of his communi...

16/02/2020

Refugees storm UNHCR offices, demanding resettlement: https://chri.org.za/2019/10/06/news-8/

16/02/2020

'We are not on a mission to export crime,' says Nigerian community leader: https://chri.org.za/2019/10/06/news-8/

NEWS October 6, 2019 admin Uncategorized Leave a comment ”We are not on a mission to export crime!”, says Nigerian Community leader. Nigerian community leaders during a press conference in Cape Town. Photo: Fred Photography A Nigerian community leader Tuesday, dismissed widely held stereotypes, ...

16/02/2020

Sudanese in South Africa want al Bashir, sent to the Hague:https://chri.org.za/2019/06/30/news-7/

news June 30, 2019 admin Uncategorized Leave a comment Sudanese in South Africa want al Bashir, sent to the Hague. By Staff Reporter. Dozens of Sudanese in South Africa Sunday, marched to parliament demanding the handing over of detained former leader Omar al Bashir, to the International Criminal Co...

16/02/2020

'South Africa is a den of lions,' says Congolese poet. https://chri.org.za/2019/06/24/news-6/

news June 24, 2019 admin Uncategorized One comment ‘South Africa is a den of lions,’ says Congolese poet. By Staff Reporter. A Congolese immigrant and poet, had no kind words for South Africans, blaming them for killing dozens of immigrants, in a period spanning over a decade, against the ideals...

16/02/2020

Immigrant uses pen to fight xenophobia: https://chri.org.za/2019/06/16/news-3/

16/02/2020

Refugees urged to thank South Africans: https://chri.org.za/2019/06/20/news-5/