1. Migration Policy in South Africa: Lessons from Africa’s Migration Magnet for European Policymakers
- Author:
- Ottilia Anna Maunganidze, Alia Fakhry, and Victoria Rietig
- Publication Date:
- 09-2021
- Content Type:
- Special Report
- Institution:
- German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP)
- Abstract:
- South Africa’s migration policy and practice mirror developments in other countries of destination for migrants: South Africa faces increased immigration and growing anti-migrant sentiments, leading policymakers to adopt policies that prefer deterrence over inclusivity. Just like other major migration magnets, South Africa is open to free movement in principle, but is wary of the impact it would have on its domestic job market. Since all these challenges are familiar to European policymakers, they should look more closely at the migration successes (and failures) of their “other” African neighbor.
- Topic:
- Migration, Politics, Labor Issues, and Borders
- Political Geography:
- Europe, South Africa, and Africa