South Africa: Government to Seek Court Guidance On Asylum Ruling, Introduce Registration System
[SAnews.gov.za] Government will approach the courts for guidance on implementing the Constitutional Court judgment on the processing of asylum applications, while the Department of Home Affairs is expected to introduce a structured intention-registration and appointment system by 10 November 2026.
The South African government plans to seek court guidance on implementing the Constitutional Court's ruling on asylum applications, while also introducing a structured registration and appointment system by November 2026. The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Migration announced these measures during a media briefing, stating that the government has considered the legal implications of the July 2026 judgment and the administrative challenges that come with its implementation.
The court declared sections of the Refugees Act unconstitutional, which allowed immigration officials to deport an asylum seeker without a transit visa. Government will request the court's guidance on the nature and scope of supervisory measures required and the appropriate duration for any suspension period to build operational capacity for implementation.
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