Home Affairs
Immigrants arrested in labour inspection sweep in Eastern Cape
Rights organisation says Home Affairs has done nothing to help people get their documents in order during lockdown
Brief | 14 September 2021
Mother without ID struggles for years to enrol children at school
The departments of Home Affairs and Social Development are currently helping the Kuilsriver family
News | 12 August 2021
Home Affairs implements online renewal for asylum seekers
The aim is to provide an extension of visa service without risking exposure to Covid-19
Brief | 6 May 2021
Gay refugees denied asylum by Home Affairs bigotry - report
Organisations analysed letters denying LGBTI applicants refugee status
News | 30 April 2021
New attempt to force Home Affairs to obey court orders
Asylum seekers have struggled with documents since 2012 when Home Affairs closed its Cape Town refugee office
News | 20 April 2021
Activists sceptical about Home Affairs’ ability to move refugee process online
Department extends validity of asylum and refugee permits until 30 June
Brief | 14 April 2021
KZN church leaders speak out against xenophobia
MK vet leader says the organisation’s name has been dragged “to the ground” by attackers claiming to be veterans
Brief | 8 April 2021
Refugee leader detained for over 120 days
Aline Bukuru has been separated from her three children who remain in the Bellville camp without a guardian
News | 24 March 2021
Department of Home Affairs flouts court orders, year after year
Still no functional refugee reception office in Cape Town
News | 23 March 2021