By: Bright Ntuli
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, says South Africa is seeking a more coordinated, continent-wide approach to migration management.
His remarks come amid renewed concerns about xenophobic violence following anti-immigrant protests in parts of the country in recent weeks. The demonstrations have reignited tensions and drawn criticism from several African nations.
Governments of Nigeria, Ghana and Mozambique have formally lodged complaints with Pretoria over the treatment of their nationals, urging stronger protections and swift action against intimidation and violence.
Lamola said South Africa is working to strengthen its…
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Is it? – Is that so? [iz-zit] A basic conversational word that can be inserted at various points in any conversation, meaning “oh, wow!” or “Is that so?” It can also be used when you don’t really feel like talking and don’t want to be rude but want to seem as if you’re listening. Example: “Last week we went on a game drive! Sho my bru! We saw loads of antelope!” “Is it, hey!”
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