Nigel Branken
Nigel Branken is a social worker, pastor, and activist known for his commitment to defending human rights and advocating against xenophobia in South Africa, where he leads a civil society organization focused on solidarity with marginalized communities.
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Nigel Branken is a South African social worker, pastor and human rights activist based in Johannesburg.
Who gets protected, who gets ignored, Mr Carney? – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2026-02-03
The pastor, Nigel Branken, who was let on to the plane while it was on the tarmac told the South African broadcaster SABC that many of the Palestinians now intended to claim asylum in South Africa.
Anger in South Africa after Palestinians held on plane for 12 hours | South Africa
United Kingdom· 2025-11-14
Nigel Branken is a social worker, pastor, and activist who leads a civil society organization focused on resisting xenophobia.
Who really benefits when the state refuses to provide documents? – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-08-21
Nigel Branken is a social worker and activist leading efforts against xenophobia and for human rights.
We must name xenophobia for what it is – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-07-23
