Category: South Africa

Hardline immigration mandatory detention laws ditched

The Advertsiser | July 29, 2008

http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,24094737-5006301,00.html

MANDATORY detention for asylum-seekers has been eased under changes to immigration policy announced by the Federal Government today.

“A person who poses no danger to the community will be able to remain in the community while their visa status is resolved,” Immigration Minster Chris Evans said.

Mandatory detention would apply only to those arriving by boat for health, identity and security checks, or those considered a risk to national security or health.

Legal assistance would be offered to those arriving by boat and they could have an independent review of unfavourable decisions.

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The Goodies – South Africa

The Goodies - South AfricaThe Goodies - South Africa

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Synopsis
South Africa is an episode of the British comedy television series The Goodies. This episode is also known as “Apartheight” and as “A South African Adventure”.

The Goodies make an advertisement for South Africa. However, the South African Tourist Agent is unhappy with what they have done.

The enraged agent forces the Goodies to emigrate to South Africa, where the old segregation of apartheid is replaced by the new segregation of apartheight (apart-height). Tim and Graeme are tall enough not to be affected — but Bill is …