South Africa: Refugee Appeals Backlog Reduced By More Than 12%
The department attributed the reduction to a series of operational reforms at RAASA, including the appointment of 40 additional advocate members, an increase in the number of appeal hearings scheduled each day, targeted adjudication strategies for high-volume and less complex appeals, and strengthened performance management.
The Department of Home Affairs says reforms at the Refugee Appeals Authority of South Africa (RAASA) have reduced the country's active refugee appeals caseload by more than 12%.
Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber said the department expected further progress following the appointment of additional advocates and a recent Constitutional Court judgment concerning repeat asylum applications.
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