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The Adichie Case: Why the Next Court Date Isn’t the Turning Point Some Expect

The legal saga surrounding former Miss South Africa finalist and Miss Universe Nigeria contestant Chidinma Adichie returns to the Cape Town Regional Court, where judgment is expected on a bid to halt her deportation. The state argues Adichie lacks the documentation to...

Miss Universe Nigeria Citizenship Fraud Case: Immigration Lawyer Craig Smith Breaks Down the Deportation Battle

Miss Universe Nigeria Citizenship Fraud Case: Immigration Lawyer Craig Smith Breaks Down the Deportation Battle The legal drama surrounding former Miss Universe Nigeria Chidimma Adichie is far from over. After the Cape Town Regional Court reversed a judgment on her...

The Sherwood Crisis: Craig Smith on Migrant Rights in South Africa and a Broken System

The humanitarian crisis unfolding at Sherwood in Durban, where more than 10,000 Malawian nationals have been held awaiting processing and deportation, has put South Africa’s migration management failures under a harsh spotlight. For Craig Smith, a leading...

Foreign Nationals, Xenophobia, and the Failures of Home Affairs. Craig Smith Weighs In

When approximately 200 foreign nationals sought refuge at the Durban Central Police Station, fearing for their safety and calling on the United Nations to intervene, it raised urgent questions about the state of South Africa’s immigration system and the...

Craig Smith Weighs In on South Africa’s Anti-Migrant Protests and the Role of Political Rhetoric

Craig Smith Weighs In on South Africa’s Anti-Migrant Protests and the Role of Political Rhetoric As featured in IOL News, 2 May 2026 South Africa is facing a surge in anti-migrant protests, with demonstrations escalating across major cities and authorities...