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South Africa suspends asylum applications amid renewed anti-immigrant protests

2026-10-13T15:15:49.000Z

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Tensions have flared in South Africa after a court ruling prompted the government to open its application system to all foreign nationals, regardless of their legal status.

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  1. Daily Maverick · Latest (South Africa) South Africa’s asylum crisis is a mess of Home Affairs’ own making

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Places: South Africa, France

Topics: Protests

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  1. France 24 · Africa — South Africa suspends asylum applications amid renewed anti-immigrant protests
  2. Daily Maverick · Latest (South Africa) — South Africa’s asylum crisis is a mess of Home Affairs’ own making