Hope for Gamu over deportation

Saturday 27 November 2010 01:00 GMT

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

X Factor contestant Gamu Nhengu and her family are "hopeful" they will be allowed to remain in the UK after the Home Office decided to reconsider her case.

The 18-year-old singer, who was eliminated from the ITV show, was told she must return to Zimbabwe after her mother Nokuthula Ngazana's visa application was turned down.

An appeal was due to be heard at an Immigration Tribunal in Glasgow yesterday. But at the start of the hearing, a Home Office representative said the case would be reconsidered. The family's lawyer, Frances Farrell, told reporters that the family are pleased with the decision.

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Thank you for registering

Hope for Gamu over deportation

Join our commenting forum

Thank you for registering