The Government is set to replace the Direct Provision system with an international protection system. 

It is anticipated that all existing Direct Provision centres will close by the end of 2024. 

Ellie Kisyombe, Direct Provision Activist and Founder of award-winning non-profit social enterprise ‘Our Table’ and Busie Mhlophe a former resident in Direct provision joined Andrea on the show.

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