For refugees in South Africa, documents do not always mean safety (opens original article in a new tab)

Refugees in South Africa, like Brian Muziringa, face ongoing challenges with documentation, public hostility, and institutional discrimination, despite legal protections.

• Brian Muziringa, a Zimbabwean refugee in South Africa, has faced challenges with documentation and public hostility despite having legal status.
• Anti-migrant groups like March and March spread exaggerated figures and push for deadlines, increasing tensions for refugees.
• Refugees in South Africa often encounter institutional discrimination, making it difficult to access services and integrate into society.