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07/10/2026

📢 MEDIA STATEMENT | Home Affairs acts against disinformation surrounding the Constitutional Court judgment on the processing of asylum applications.

The Department says claims that the judgment grants asylum seekers citizenship or blanket legalisation are false and has referred the matter to the IEC for further action.

For verified information, follow official government platforms and sources.

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07/10/2026

BREAKING NEWS 🚨

Home Affairs To Accept Asylum Applications From People Who Entered South Africa Illegally

The Department of Home Affairs will no longer turn away people seeking asylum simply because they entered South Africa illegally or do not have the required immigration documents.

Deputy Director-General Thulani Mavuso told 702’s Clement Manyathela today, Monday that refugee reception offices must accept applications from anyone who presents themselves and asks to apply for asylum.

The move follows a Constitutional Court judgment delivered in July, which declared several provisions of the Refugees Act unconstitutional. The court found that procedural immigration violations could not be used to prevent asylum seekers from having their claims assessed on their merits.

A department instruction issued on 28 September reportedly directs reception offices to accept applications from unlawful entrants, late applicants and people without asylum transit visas.

Mavuso warned that the change could put further pressure on the department, with people already in South Africa unlawfully potentially joining queues to seek asylum.

The Constitutional Court ruling was based partly on the principle of non-refoulement, which prevents South Africa from returning people to places where they could face persecution or serious harm.

Home Affairs said after the judgment that it would comply with the court's decision while maintaining a lawful and well-managed immigration system.

27/09/2026

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12/09/2026

12/09/2026

Ghana 🇬🇭 expands visa-free travel opportunities as passport holders can now visit Maldives 🇲🇻 , Zambia 🇿🇲 , and Antigua & Barbuda 🇦🇬 without entry visas under newly ratified agreements.

Another bold step towards global connectivity and the Ghana we want to build. Congratulations to H.E. John Dramani Mahama and the Government of Ghana for advancing international cooperation and easing travel for Ghanaians.

26/08/2026

American actress and television personality La La Anthony has shared photos from her recent visit to Ghana. 🇬🇭

The star, known for her roles in ‘Power’ and ‘Think Like a Man’, documented moments from her Ghana trip as she took in the sights and enjoyed her time in the country.

22/08/2026

South Africa has introduced a R500 (about $31) processing fee for its new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system.

The ETA system aims to digitize visa applications, with President Ramaphosa launching it to simplify and speed up travel to South Africa.

Previously, travellers paid a total of R1,975 for visas, but under the new ETA system, the combined fee is reduced to R925, saving applicants R1,050.

The ETA is set to become mandatory for travellers from countries that currently require visas, while remaining optional for visa-exempt visitors.