South Africa: Govt to Seek Court Guidance On Asylum Ruling, Introduce Registration System
Government will approach the courts for guidance on implementing the Constitutional Court judgment on the processing of asylum applications, while the Department of Home Affairs is expected to introduce a structured intention-registration and appointment system by 10 November 2026.
Under the proposed system, applicants will register their intention to seek asylum through an online platform and receive a receipt recording their personal particulars, biometric information, reference number and appointment at a Refugee Reception Office.
According to the IMC, the system will operationalise the legal protection against refoulement -- the forced return of a person to a place where they may face persecution or serious harm -- that attaches by operation of law when a person declares an intention to seek asylum.
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