South Africa is considering tightening its immigration policies for foreign nationals, which has sparked a divide in society between those who support the move and those who believe such policies could hinder the country’s economic growth. In contrast, four African nations have seemingly embraced the global trend of restrictive immigration policies in favor of national security concerns. This shift in policy is a drastic departure from their previous open-door policy for economic migrants. However, the surrounding region has been cautious to criticize these policies, with many acknowledging their own struggles with migration. Some have echoed concerns about the potential impact that migration has on wages and social welfare. Considering the negative impact of decline in immigration in prior studies, the upcoming policy change may have unfortunate implications for the furtherance of radiotherapy in southern Africa, which has been hindered by a shortage of radiotherapy physicists. Still, some industries invest heavily in training citizens to become professionals in specialized fields to address the shortage of essential personnel.
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