South Africa is witnessing another wave of anti-immigration protests as tensions over undocumented foreign workers continue to escalate. Demonstrators in Cape Town and other regions are demanding stricter immigration controls, a pause on new visas, and action against fraudulent permits.

The unrest follows weeks of deadly anti-immigrant violence, with reports suggesting that more than 176,000 people have fled the country in recent weeks. Protesters argue that tighter immigration policies are necessary to protect jobs and opportunities for South African citizens.

Meanwhile, the African Union has backed South Africa's proposal for a continent-wide dialogue on migration instead of discussing xenophobic violence as a standalone issue. The move highlights growing concerns over migration, border management, and regional cooperation across Africa.

Anti-Immigrant Protest Held in Cape Town | Wion 

South Africa is calling for an Africa-wide conference on migration following weeks of deadly anti-migrant violence and growing tensions over undocumented foreign nationals.

As Africa's largest industrial economy, South Africa has long attracted migrants from across the continent. However, rising unemployment, economic pressures, and concerns over illegal immigration have fueled renewed protests and calls for stricter border controls. Thousands have reportedly fled amid escalating tensions, while anti-illegal immigration demonstrations in Cape Town have demanded tougher action against undocumented migrants, tighter visa policies, and investigations into fraudulent immigration documents.

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President Donald Trump on Sunday said foreign workers sent to the United States are “welcome” and he doesn’t want to “frighten off” investors, 10 days after hundreds of South Koreans were arrested at a work site in Georgia.


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The number of foreign workers in Singapore fell for the first time in more than two years. The fall was largely driven by a slump in construction jobs as builders complied with rules requiring reduced dependency on non-residents.

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Canada, in a major move, announced that the work permit eligibility will be expanded to the Open Work Permit (OWP) holders' family members from next year to meet the acute shortage of labour.

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To meet the shortages in healthcare sector, the UK government is looking to hire numerous care workers from abroad. The development comes as the country is witnessing a huge spike in the number of the coronavirus cases due to the spread of Omicron variant.

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The Singapore government will adjust foreign worker policies to address concerns among locals over competition for jobs, even as the global business hub remains open to talent from overseas, its prime minister said on Sunday.

Singapore to tweak foreign worker policies amid local job concerns

The H-1B is a visa in the United States under the Immigration and Nationality Act, section 101 that allows US employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations.

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Japan, in a major policy shift, enacted on Saturday a law to let in more foreign, blue-collar workers to ease a labour shortage, despite criticism it was too hastily crafted and risked exposing the workers to exploitation.

Japan enacts law to accept foreign workers despite protests

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