Press statements
The exodus of Zimbabweans into neighbouring countries is one of the greatest challenges and opportunities for the region, yet Southern African countries are struggling to respond appropriately.
The Forced Migration Studies Programme (FMSP) at the University of Witwatersrand held a closed door roundtable discussion with the Department of Home Affairs officials on Friday 13 March 2009. The discussion centered around recommendations contained in a newly released FMSP study assessing refugee policy and service delivery at the country’s five permanent refugee reception offices. The report, titled “National Survey of the Refugee Reception and Status Determination System in South Africa,” calls for revisions in the Department’s Turnaround Strategy.