Refugee Status

Home Affairs Launches Online Asylum Registration System In South Africa

The first phase of the digital platform allows prospective asylum seekers to register their intention to apply online, with further features expected in the coming months.

Somali National Loses High Court Bid To Restore Refugee Status After Three-Month Trip Home

The Johannesburg High Court found that Ahmed Mohammed Ali had voluntarily re-availed himself of Somalia’s protection after travelling to Hargeisa, despite his explanation that he went to visit his terminally ill father.