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Tag Archives: Department of Home Affairs
Children's Rights, Equality and Non-discrimination, Social Security, South Africa
From stateless to citizen
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Aug
Aug
Even though the Constitution of South Africa states that every child has the right to a name and nationality from birth, for various reasons children can become stateless (not registered as a citizen of any country) or their birth registration can be delayed. Children in this situation do not have access to the privileges and […]
Constitution, Human Rights, Legal Resources Centre, Legislation, National Government, Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Angolan Refugee Cessation: A cauldron of special circumstances
12
Sep
Sep
On the 23 May this year, the Minister of Home Affairs announced that, in accordance with a recommendation of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), from the 31 August 2013 the South African government intended to cease the recognition of Angolan asylum seekers. Hence, the window of opportunity for current Angolan refugee’s to act […]