Through the Fear: A Study of Xenophobia in South Africa’s Refugee System

In light of the May 2008 xenophobic attacks in Gauteng and Western Cape Provinces, this paper explains the process of refugee law in South Africa as stated in theory and as implemented in practice. Research was compiled through visits to refugee camps, townships, South African Parliament, regional p...

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Main Author: Janet McKnight
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Oradea, Research Centre on Identity and Migration Studies-RCIMI 2008-11-01
Series:Journal of Identity and Migration Studies
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Online Access:http://e-migration.ro/jims/Vol2_no2_2008/McNight_JIMS_Vol2_No2_2008.pdf