It’s time to talk about weaponising visas against Africans
Most rejections by European countries and the US are based on ‘reasonable doubts about the visa applicants’ intention to return home’. Many Africans believe otherwise
Travel Restrictions
Covid may stop SA presence at COP
The United Kingdom, this year’s climate change conference host, wants an in-person event, but Covid factors such as travel restrictions and vaccinations may stop people from attending
UK economy loses £22bn as virus ravages tourism: study
Britain’s economy will lose about £22-billion this year on the coronavirus-induced collapse of global travel, which could imperil three million jobs
Long road ahead for tourism-sector recovery
The pandemic has caused 50 000 businesses in the sector to temporarily close, putting 600 000 jobs at risk
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Working pariahs
South Africans hoping to live and work in the United Kingdom have been dealt another blow.
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Very appealing letters
When she’s hunting for a visa in Addis Ababa, Arsema Andargatchew refuses to accept that she isn’t welcome elsewhere in the world.
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Travel restrictions add to HIV stigma
Restrictions prohibiting HIV-positive people from obtaining visas or permits to travel or work abroad adds to the global stigma around HIV.