For A Better Life? - South Africa

April 2006
Current troubles in Zimbabwe have resulted in around 2000 people a month risking their lives to cross the border illegally into South Africa for a better life. But, as this film shows, for most this is not the case.

Along the Zimbabwe/ South African border, hundreds of Zimbabweans who cannot afford legal visas risk being caught by South African soldiers guarding the border and crocodile infested rivers to get into South Africa. Although they do not necessarily want to stay in South Africa permanently, they see it as an opportunity to earn money and "show that I am somebody".

Many immigrants are pregnant woman or women with small children going to South Africa in hope of getting a South African grant or seeking health facilities, but with no identification or South African citizenship they cannot apply. Applying for foreign asylum payment is just as fruitless as the only office is located in Johannesberg and open on Saturdays with aggressive personnel staff who use pepper spray to keep queues in order.

Some immigrants are forced to seek corrupt officials. The reality for those who cannot afford such means is to sleep on the streets. People go to South Africa for a better life, but until the Home Office learns how to deal with the immigrant problem, life for Zimbabweans and other immigrants living in South Africa is simply going to get worse.

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[KL437]

As a Southerner from the US, I have seen how a deeply racist (which means greedy) political movement can cause long term economic decay. If people are not working or are under paid, they cannot be taxed and cannot contribute to the eco-structure of the society. Well educated, employed people are the driving force for ALL of the people in a country to thrive and promote a Great Society. Dont hand me a bunch of horse sh*t about who wants to work and who doesnt. Every race has lazy people.

[makemarker]

This is the worst part, ordinary people like us beating down our own people and by my own, I consider all race , color, creed. The only people I don't consider my own anymore are the ones that encourage ignorance and exploit the troubles of others, I have no empathy for their twisted being because I believe they are born bad, like a bad seed. For years I have denied this but I am convinced that some people lack the humanity and sacrificing other humans means nothing to them.

[roepstem]

@pagola No its because u things will screw anything I know it u know it and everyone knows it and the white women that r with blacks r always the ones with self esteem issues so with u they dont have 2 try because like I said u will screw anything thats y rape is your game u r world champion rapists and murderers of women and children and animals. Not so good against even a few men though but u can sure run fast , run right out your shoes.

[DessalinesX]

@TheJdmpassion Wow, they say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Honestly guy, is that the best u can do? Cut & paste my post, only replacing the word "African" w/ "euro, & "Black w/ "white"? That's just sad, Junior. Nothing denotes that one TRULY has NOTHING 2 say, than that stunt u just pulled. Fine, I'll accept that as ur concession of unconditional surrender, & an acknowledgement of ur humilating defeat, PeeWee. Glad 2 know u see things my way.

Peace

[springbokk4life]

"In a day we arrest around 200, so that works out to 2000 in a month."

Nice math.

[steelersgold]

@pagola yeah right, how many american women cross the border to souuth africa for a better way life iof life, keep it real miss thang, women in america have many opportunities and the usa government help, ur so dumb

[pagola]

man is this how white people in south africa really think....man so much racism on here

[pagola]

there is too much hate on this board....no wonder south africa is so crazy

[pagola]

@roepstem lol you fukin ass...what about egypt.....white people used to rape and murder as well you fukin bitch...romans were italians and not white...you my friend are celts and gauls who the romans enslaved

[pagola]

@roepstem weaker? wekaer is that why we fuk your women right

[pagola]

@kaffirbasher1 and white shit dog smelling people...pointy devilish noses....no asses to fuk.......homoesexual cocaine cancer skin wrinkled ?

[pagola]

@SCHRUBBE1966 cocksucker