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The latest immigration news, policy updates, migrant rights information, and community stories from GDSA.

What Every Migrant in South Africa Needs to Know Right Now

Since April 2026, anti-migrant violence has intensified across South Africa. GDSA breaks down what is happening, your legal rights, and exactly what to do if you are targeted.

18 June 2026·6 min read

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We Will Not Be Divided: A Call for African Unity and Peaceful Coexistence

Advocacy

18 Jun 2026·7 min read

We Will Not Be Divided: A Call for African Unity and Peaceful Coexistence

Ghana Diaspora SA speaks directly to our community, to South Africans of goodwill, and to everyone who believes in what Africa can be — on the history being betrayed and the solidarity that must hold.

The Ghana Card: Why Every Ghanaian Abroad Needs to Stop Waiting

Rights

20 May 2025·7 min read

The Ghana Card: Why Every Ghanaian Abroad Needs to Stop Waiting

The NIA Ghana Card is not just an ID. It is the document that makes you a full participant in Ghanaian economic and civic life — from anywhere on earth. Most diaspora Ghanaians still don't have one. That needs to change.

Rights

20 May 2025·6 min read

Know Your Labour Rights as a Migrant Worker in South Africa

South Africa's labour laws protect ALL workers regardless of nationality or permit status. Here is what every migrant worker must know to avoid exploitation.

Your Complete Guide to the South African Asylum Process in 2025

Immigration Updates

01 May 2025·8 min read

Your Complete Guide to the South African Asylum Process in 2025

Step-by-step walkthrough of the asylum seeker permit application process at DHA offices across Gauteng.

Navigating South Africa as an African Migrant: What You Need to Know

Guides

15 Apr 2025·8 min read

Navigating South Africa as an African Migrant: What You Need to Know

A practical guide covering documentation, rights, safety, and community resources for African migrants arriving in or living in South Africa.

Community

10 Jan 2025·5 min read

GDSA Community Impact Report 2024: A Year of Service and Resilience

Looking back at 2024 — the people we served, the challenges we faced together, and what our community's support made possible for African migrants in Gauteng.