Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration to update on asylum ruling
IMC on Migration held an urgently meeting following the Con Court judgment on asylum seekers
The Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration convened an emergency session in response to the recent Constitutional Court ruling concerning asylum seekers and the Refugees Act, effectively reviving South Africa's asylum system for fresh applicants. The committee acknowledged the public's anxiety and urged citizens to maintain composure and refrain from spreading misinformation.
Deputy Government Spokesperson William Baloyi revealed that the committee's chair, Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, would provide a nation-wide briefing at 9 AM today, attended by all IMC ministers, including the Minister in the Presidency, Professor Kachalia, and Minister Shreiber. Kubayi emphasized the urgency with which the government was addressing the issue.
The IMC gathered government officials, legal experts, and stakeholders to deliberate on the implications of the court's decision. Baloyi cautioned against a coordinated misinformation campaign surrounding the July 7, 2026, Constitutional Court judgment. He clarified that the ruling does not automatically grant asylum status or other benefits to undocumented individuals.
Instead, the matter is still under consideration, with potential changes to the country's migration policy or legislative amendments being discussed at the briefing.
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