Asylum seeker detention hearing postponed to November
The applicants are seeking clarity on the legality of their detention
The High Court in Johannesburg has delayed the full court hearing regarding the detention of prospective asylum seekers until November 16th through 18th, 2026. The hearing was originally scheduled for Thursday, but now takes place over three days. The case involves 33 urgent applications from individuals seeking asylum, who are questioning the legality of their detention after declaring their intention to apply for asylum.
Interested individuals or organizations who wish to act as friends of the court on newly raised constitutional issues have until November 6th to submit their applications and written submissions. The Gauteng Division of the High Court announced the postponement in a media statement on October 28th, 2026.
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