Migrants in South Africa

We always see these African immigrants in the west,Europe, America, Middle East, We forget about the ones who yearly move south in Vast numbers..To the now labeled 'African London' South Africa...

South Africa has more asylum seekers than any country in the world, according to the UNHCR. At least 1 to 1.5 million are from Zimbabwe. Many must cross over illegally since they do not have passports. Not long ago, a new term was coined to describe people in their situation survival migrants.

These are vulnerable migrants, refugees, and asylum-seekers;people who may not be fleeing a war, but who are fleeing economic hardship, a pronounced shortage of employment opportunities, a crumbling health care system, or political violence.

This is according to MSF Frontline Report podcast for February 2, 2011.MSF, is an independent medical humanitarian aid organization. that delivers emergency assistance to people affected by wars, epidemics, and natural or man-made disasters in more than 60 countries around the world.