19 suspects arrested in Durban amid protests against illegal immigration
On Friday, 9 October, Home Affairs withdrew the asylum directive, citing overwhelmed Home Affairs offices, officials at risk, and serious threats to public safety and order.
On 28 September, Home Affairs issued the directive regarding the intake of asylum seeker applications.
Among the concerns raised by South Africans is that Home Affairs resources were being diverted from the department’s day-to-day responsibilities to deal with illegal immigrants.
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