Securitisation of Migration Governance

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How Can South Africa’s Healthcare System Better Support Migrants with HIV/AIDS and TB Co-Infections?

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Bridging the Treatment Gap: Supporting Migrants with HIV/AIDS-TB Co-Infections in South Africa When Borders Become Barriers: The Silent Crisis Thirty-five-year-old Grace* travels between Zimbabwe and South Africa’s Limpopo province every three months. She works on commercial farms near Musina during harvesting seasons. Grace lives with both HIV and tuberculosis (TB), requiring consistent medication for both […]

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What Are the Long-Term Health Implications of Dietary Acculturation for Second-Generation African Migrants in South Africa?

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Long-Term Health Implications of Dietary Acculturation for Second-Generation African Migrants in South Africa Introduction: Migration and Metabolic Risk Consider a hypothetical child, born in Johannesburg to parents who migrated from rural Limpopo. At home, the family still eats traditional meals such as maize porridge (pap), leafy greens, and pulses. Outside the home, at school and

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How Do Gender Dynamics Shape Food Access, Preparation, and Nutrition Outcomes Within African Migrant Households in South Africa?

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Gender and Food Security in African Migrant Households in South Africa Introduction Food insecurity among African migrant households in South Africa is a pressing concern. Over 30% of migrant-headed households have limited access to nutritious food (Statistics SA, 2023). Gender roles shape food access, preparation, and nutrition. Women often manage meals, while men control finances,

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What Are the Barriers to Healthcare Access for Diet-Related Non-Communicable Diseases Among Undocumented African Migrants?

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Barriers to Healthcare Access for Diet‑Related Non‑Communicable Diseases (NCDs) Among Undocumented African Migrants in South Africa   Introduction: A Hidden Burden in Plain Sight “ I worry when my chest feels tight and I cannot eat; but I dare not go to the clinic. I might be turned away.” — interview with an undocumented migrant in

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How Do Transnational Food Networks Shape Food Sovereignty and Cultural Identity for African Migrant Communities?

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Migrant Food Networks, Cultural Identity, and Food Sovereignty in South Africa Migration is more than moving across borders. It involves carrying homes, memories, and survival strategies. For many African migrants living in South Africa—especially in major urban hubs like Johannesburg, Cape Town, and other cities—food becomes a lifeline. Through transnational food networks, migrants maintain ties

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Chronic Disease Management Among Migrant Populations: Diabetes and Hypertension Care Access in Pretoria’s Migrant Communities

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Chronic Disease Care for Migrants in Pretoria: Diabetes and Hypertension Access Opening: Why This Matters — A Case Study In a small flat in Pretoria North, “Amina” (not her real name), a 49‑year-old woman from Zimbabwe, checks her blood pressure. She has lived in Tshwane for over 8 years, working informal jobs and supporting two

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Food Remittance Systems: How Somali Migrants Navigate Transnational Food Networks in South Africa

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Transnational Food Networks Among Somali Migrants in South Africa Opening: Food, Distance, and Survival In a small grocery shop in Mayfair, Johannesburg, 28-year-old Hawa carefully packs a crate of basmati rice, powdered milk, dates, and infant formula. These items are not meant for her household—they are intended for her mother and younger siblings in Hargeisa.

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What Alternative Data Sources Can Track Real-Time Migration Movements Across the South Africa-Mozambique Corridor?

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Tracking Real-Time Migration on the South Africa–Mozambique Corridor: Alternative Data Sources for Health and Policy Response Introduction: Understanding the Corridor Between November and December 2024, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) tracked over 2,100 movements at Ressano Garcia (Mozambique) toward South Africa. This figure likely underestimates actual flows, as many migrants use informal routes. Official

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Can South Africa’s Healthcare System Sustain the Influx of Lesotho and Malawian Migrants During TB Outbreaks?

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TB and Migration: Is South Africa’s Health System Ready Opening: Snapshot & Case Study In 2023, South Africa recorded roughly 270,000 new tuberculosis (TB) cases and an estimated 56,000 deaths. (tbac.org.za) Although the country reduced TB incidence by 51% since 2015, the burden remains high. South Africa also hosts a large migrant population. The 2022

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Are SADC countries developing coordinated responses to climate migration, or is each nation navigating the crisis alone?

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Coordinated or Fragmented? Climate‑Migration Governance in the SADC Region Opening: Climate migration in focus In March 2024, heavy flooding in Mozambique’s Zambezia Province displaced more than 120 000 people. Many migrants came from Malawi and Zimbabwe after prolonged droughts destroyed livelihoods. Urban informal settlements quickly became overcrowded. Southern Africa faces rising heat, stronger storms, floods, and droughts,

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