CSOs Criticise Proposed Changes to Immigration Law
Proposed changes to immigration law have received a thumbs-down from civil society groups as being too restrictive and hampering South Africa’s ability to attract skilled migrants.
Several CSOs told Parliament’s home affairs committee during the public hearings on the Immigration Amendment Bill that the reasons for the proposed changes are unclear.
The Centre for Development and Enterprise’s (CDE) Antony Altbeker points out that, “SA’s skills shortage is among the most significant constraints on the capacity of the economy to grow and create jobs.”
Altbeker argues that a higher growth rate and effective health and education strategies require that the country attract much larger numbers of skilled foreigners.
To read the article titled, “Proposed immigration curbs under fire,” click here.
Several CSOs told Parliament’s home affairs committee during the public hearings on the Immigration Amendment Bill that the reasons for the proposed changes are unclear.
The Centre for Development and Enterprise’s (CDE) Antony Altbeker points out that, “SA’s skills shortage is among the most significant constraints on the capacity of the economy to grow and create jobs.”
Altbeker argues that a higher growth rate and effective health and education strategies require that the country attract much larger numbers of skilled foreigners.
To read the article titled, “Proposed immigration curbs under fire,” click here.
Source:
Business Day
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