My colleague @AlanHirsch2 nails it. theconversation.com/anti-for…

#ICYMI A thought-provoking read from Professor @AlanHirsch2: Anti‑foreigner violence in South Africa is easily sparked: what hasn’t been done to deal with it 📚 @TC_Africa opinion piece: bit.ly/4fyCo33

Anti-foreigner violence doesn't emerge in a vacuum. It takes root where economic hardship, frustration, misinformation and political opportunism meet. But it can be prevented. Writing for The Conversation Africa, @AlanHirsch2 explores why South Africa remains vulnerable to anti-foreigner mobilisation and outlines practical steps that government, political leaders and civil society can take to reduce tensions and build a more constructive response to migration. Read the full article: theconversation.com/anti-for… @TC_Africa @KopanangAfrica @HomeAffairsSA @DIRCO_ZA @DpmeOfficial

There's much more we could do to stop the anger and the violence. theconversation.com/anti-for…

Time to take a stand against anti-immigrant violence share.google/mQsbislCiZuFZi1…

In a recent interview with @trtworld, the Head of the Migration Governance Reform in Africa programme at the New South Institute (NSI), @AlanHirsch2, reflected on the deeper structural issues shaping the current moment, from unemployment and poverty to housing pressures and public frustration with government systems. Rather than reducing the issue to simplistic narratives about migrants “taking jobs,” Alan argued for a more honest conversation about economic stagnation, political leadership, and the need for credible, effective migration governance. The discussion also explored how South Africa can respond to undocumented migration without fuelling hostility or violence against foreign nationals. Watch the full interview here: youtube.com/watch?v=eHgGaGgs…

Dani Rodrik's new book on finding progressive ways out of the current global impasse is challenging and important. I reviewed his book here--reprints accessible. Full article: Shared Prosperity in a Fractured World tandfonline.com/eprint/3KTWR…

Since @news24 invisibilised this excellent letter, be sure to read it. It exposes both N24 and the signatories LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Imraan Coovadia, Steven Robins: Sooliman doctorate: UCT got it right news24.com/opinions/letters/…

One of @MandelaUCT's many high achieving graduates. Congratulations @Siviwe_G!

So proud of our outstanding, high achieving graduates!

There is a lot of attention on AI and its impact on productivity and jobs. There is also concern about rapidly aging populations in the global north. Politicians and policy makers are increasingly worried and confused about what to do about migrants seeking jobs in their countries and the impact on society and politics. But how do these issues fit together, and what are their key impacts on, and implications for, developing countries, the global south? This working paper by @AlanHirsch2 (New South Institute) explores these connections, asking how these trends might be managed in ways that are mutually beneficial for both richer and poorer countries. We invite you to read and engage with this latest paper from the New South Institute. nsi.org.za/publications/alan… @UNmigration @BrookingsInst @IMFNews @WorldBankGroup @WorldBankAfrica

How effectively did Nelson Mandela exercise presidential leadership? onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…

How should South Africa position itself in a shifting global migration debate? At a recent roundtable in Cape Town, the New South Institute (NSI), in collaboration with partners, hosted IOM Director-General Amy Pope alongside leading migration scholars and policymakers. Led by @AlanHirsch2, the discussion focused on governance challenges in Southern Africa and the importance of evidence-based reform. As South Africa advances its migration policy, the conversation highlighted a key point: migration must be understood, and managed, through data, regional cooperation, and practical implementation, not anecdote. @AmyEPope @UNmigration @IOMchief @UCT_news @MandelaUCT @Leon_Schreib @HomeAffairsSA news.uct.ac.za/article/-2026…

Why is the relationship between AI, demography and migration important, and how should we plan for future trends? Here's my @the_nsi overview paper trying to connect and think through these issues. nsi.org.za/publications/alan…

When I ran a grad school at UCT I was frustrated when rules prevented us from hiring the best person for the job. E.g. a Lesotho woman would have to make way for a white male from SA. Huh? Too many foreigners? disq.us/t/51tj3qt

The New South Institute collaboratively convened a roundtable in Cape Town with IOM Director-General Amy Pope and leading migration researchers to discuss governance challenges in Southern Africa. @AlanHirsch2 led the discussion, reflecting on the emerging concept of route-based approaches and their implications for regional cooperation and migration policy.

Vacancy: Specialist Labour Lawyer The New South Institute is seeking to appoint a Specialist Labour Lawyer to join its Public Service Reform programme. This role is distinct in its legal focus. It is intended for a senior legal professional who can help ensure that reform proposals, regulatory instruments, and accountability frameworks are legally robust, constitutionally compliant, and defensible. The position includes legal drafting, legal governance advice, and the identification of litigation and compliance risks linked to reform implementation. This is a part-time role at approximately 30%, offered on a 12-month contract, with the possibility of renewal. It is best suited to candidates with experience in labour law, administrative law, or constitutional governance, particularly in relation to the public sector. To apply, please email your CV to info@nsi.org.za by Tuesday, 31 March 2026.

Vacancy: Senior Analyst/Researcher The New South Institute is seeking to appoint a Senior Analyst/Researcher to join its Public Service Reform programme. This role brings an analytical and institutional perspective to the programme. It is intended for someone who can strengthen the behavioural and institutional design of reform, analyse incentives and compliance mechanisms, and contribute to monitoring, evaluation, and evidence-based implementation. This is a 50% part-time role on a 12-month contract. It is suited to candidates with a background in politics, public administration, industrial/organisational psychology, public policy, or institutional design, together with experience in governance reform, policy research, or public administration analysis. To apply, please email your CV to info@nsi.org.za by Tuesday, 31 March 2026.