Home Affairs moves to strengthen asylum application controls
Schreiber says the system will allow the department to add more security features to avoid abuse
Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber announced plans to strengthen asylum application controls by introducing a new system by November 10th. The system, called a phased, structured intention-registration and appointment model, aims to add security features to prevent abuse by asylum seekers and stop them from reapplying after being rejected.
Schreiber addressed the media in Pretoria during a briefing by the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration, setting the record straight about the recent Constitutional Court judgment on asylum seekers. The Court decided to clarify the interpretation of asylum legislation and address misinformation surrounding the issue. Schreiber explained that the new biometric platform will require applicants to upload biometric data, which will be verified by the system.
This will enable the department to check whether applicants have had previous cases rejected, as well as other infringements on their records. Additionally, the system will verify the authenticity of passport and travel documents using advanced technology.
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