Nationality and statelessness / Citizenship / Nationality law

25 November 2020 | Judicial Body: South Africa: Supreme Court of Appeal | Document type: Case Law | Topic(s): Citizenship / Nationality law | Countries: Angola - South Africa

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 | Document type: Case Law | Topic(s): Citizenship / Nationality law - Naturalization - Statelessness | Countries: South Africa