Case Law

Citizenship Amendment Act 17 of 2010 - interpretation of s4(3) of the Act - section does not have a retrospective effect - respondents satisfy the requirements of citizenship by naturalisation - failure of the Minister to promulgate regulations for applications for citizenship in terms of s 23 of the Act - the order of the high court directing the Minister to accept applications on affidavits does not encroach upon the doctrine of separation of powers

30 November 2018 | Judicial Body: South Africa: Supreme Court of Appeal | Topic(s): Citizenship / Nationality law - Naturalization - Statelessness | Countries: South Africa

30 March 2017 | Judicial Body: South Africa: Supreme Court of Appeal | Topic(s): Residence permits / Residency | Countries: South Africa

25 March 2015 | Judicial Body: South Africa: Supreme Court of Appeal | Topic(s): 1951 Refugee Convention | Countries: South Africa

26 September 2014 | Judicial Body: South Africa: Supreme Court of Appeal | Topic(s): Economic, social and cultural rights | Countries: South Africa

26 September 2014 | Judicial Body: South Africa: Supreme Court of Appeal | Topic(s): Appeal / Right to appeal - Livelihoods - Refugee / Asylum law | Countries: Somalia - South Africa

28 May 2014 | Judicial Body: South Africa: Supreme Court of Appeal | Topic(s): Rule of law / Due process / Procedural fairness | Countries: Congo, Democratic Republic of the - South Africa

27 September 2013 | Judicial Body: South Africa: Supreme Court of Appeal | Countries: South Africa

28 March 2012 | Judicial Body: South Africa: Supreme Court of Appeal | Topic(s): Access to procedures - Immigration Detention | Countries: Ethiopia - South Africa

29 November 2011 | Judicial Body: South Africa: Supreme Court of Appeal | Topic(s): Access to procedures - Rule of law / Due process / Procedural fairness | Countries: Ethiopia - South Africa

15 September 2011 | Judicial Body: South Africa: Supreme Court of Appeal | Countries: South Africa