Anya Sass: Advocacy Programme Volunteer
Read Anya’s story, who volunteers for the Advocacy Programme at Scalabrini, providing paralegal advice to clients and undertaking legal research. Her journey into the refugee sector was catalyzed by her experiences during the Syrian conflict – and this volunteer placement will assist her in her goals to become a refugee attorney.
Infographic: Overstaying your visa
Our infographic explains the consequences overstaying your visa issued in terms of South Africa’s Immigration Act, and what you can do about it. We also look at the impact of the Covid-19 National Lockdown on this.
Victory in Covid-19 Social Relief Grant Court Case
The Scalabrini Centre, represented by Norton Rose Fulbright, has won a Court Order that may ensure some of South Africa’s asylum-seekers and special-permit holders will be able to apply for the Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress grant (‘SRD grant’).
Three insights on migration in a Covid-19 world : Bongani
The Scalabrini team works with migrants and refugees every day. With such deep expertise at hand, we take the opportunity to reflect on migration with them. This month we speak to Bongani, the Operations Co-ordinator at Scalabrini. He believes that the solidarity seen in Covid-19 lockdown should be taken forward to better South Africa.
