Immigration
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
Cape Town refugee sites to stay open longer after Home Affairs backtrack
Home Affairs warned the refugees to accept offers of assistance by the UNHCR or leave the sites, but the department has not enforced the demand
Brief | 3 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
Refugee protest leaders deported
Remaining protesters given a choice: reintegrate or repatriate
News | 19 April 2021
Neighbour pays rent for family, saving them from eviction … for now
Couple lost their jobs at the start of the Covid-19 lockdown and have not been able to find permanent work since
News | 15 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