https://www.ajol.info/index.php/na <div><em>NEW AGENDA</em> is an open access, Diamond status, peer-reviewed journal that is accredited by the South African Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). The journal’s focus encompasses South African, African and international developments in social and economic research and policy. We aim to provide high-quality pertinent information and analysis for people in government, academia and civil society. and New Agenda aims to bring solid, policy-relevant research to the public in an accessible and intelligible form. We are dedicated to promoting democratic participation in economic, social and political life. 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It highlights the prevalence of intra-African migration, characterised by short-distance movements primarily driven by economic factors. The study critiques the dominant narrative framing migration as a purely developmental tool, arguing that the benefits of remittances and diaspora investments are often overshadowed by structural inequalities and the precarious conditions faced by migrant workers. The article also explores the role of states and international organisations in shaping migration policies, revealing a tension between the aspirations for regional integration and the realities of restrictive immigration practices. Ultimately, it calls for a nuanced understanding of migration that prioritises the rights of migrant workers and advocates for comprehensive governance frameworks to address exploitation and uphold human rights. This reflection contributes to the discourse on migration governance, highlighting the need for a collaborative approach that involves both state and non-state actors to effectively navigate the complexities of migration in the context of globalisation.</p> Sergio Carciotto Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2025-01-02 2025-01-02 95 1 https://www.ajol.info/index.php/na/article/view/285488 <p>No abstract</p> Debbie Budlender Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2025-01-02 2025-01-02 95 1 https://www.ajol.info/index.php/na/article/view/285489 <p>No abstract</p> Moira Levy Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2025-01-02 2025-01-02 95 1 https://www.ajol.info/index.php/na/article/view/285463 <p>No abstract</p> Martin Nicol Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2025-01-02 2025-01-02 95 1 https://www.ajol.info/index.php/na/article/view/285467 <p>No abstract</p> David Lewis Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2025-01-02 2025-01-02 95 1 https://www.ajol.info/index.php/na/article/view/285469 <p>In part two, DAVID LEWIS returns to the question of the relationship between democracy and corruption and argues that for political corruption on the scale he describes in part one to thrive with impunity, democracy would have to be hollowed out.</p> David Lewis Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2025-01-02 2025-01-02 95 1 https://www.ajol.info/index.php/na/article/view/285477 <p>No abstract</p> David Lewis Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2025-01-02 2025-01-02 95 1 https://www.ajol.info/index.php/na/article/view/285478 <p>No abstract</p> Adam Aboobaker Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2025-01-02 2025-01-02 95 1 https://www.ajol.info/index.php/na/article/view/285479 <p>No abstract</p> Martin Nicol Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2025-01-02 2025-01-02 95 1 https://www.ajol.info/index.php/na/article/view/285481 <p>No abstract</p> Moira Levy Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2025-01-02 2025-01-02 95 1 https://www.ajol.info/index.php/na/article/view/285483 <p>No abstract</p> Moira Levy Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2025-01-02 2025-01-02 95 1