South Africa

Immigration Directive 21 of 2015 — validity of directive — imposes blanket ban on asylum seekers applying for visas under Immigration Act 13 of 2002 — inconsistent with Immigration Act — invalid

9 October 2018 | Judicial Body: South Africa: Constitutional Court | Topic(s): Residence permits / Residency - Visas | Countries: South Africa

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

25 August 2009 | Judicial Body: South Africa: Constitutional Court | Topic(s): Deportation / Forcible return - Immigration law - Residence permits / Residency - Work permits | Countries: South Africa

20 July 2009 | Judicial Body: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Topic(s): Non-state agents of persecution - Persecution based on political opinion - Political parties - Racial / Ethnic persecution - Residence permits / Residency - Safe country of origin - Social group persecution - State protection | Countries: Australia

The Department of Home Affairs has noted its intention to appeal the judgement.

12 December 2006 | Judicial Body: South Africa: High Court | Topic(s): Access to procedures - Expedited procedures - Illegal entry - Residence permits / Residency | Countries: South Africa - Zimbabwe

8 October 2001 | Judicial Body: South Africa: Constitutional Court | Topic(s): Constitutional law - Immigration law - Persecution based on political opinion - Residence permits / Residency - Right to employment - Work permits | Countries: Senegal - South Africa