Why South Africa regrets its post-apartheid liberal asylum laws

2023-11-15 10:17

Tough proposals will have far-reaching consequences for foreign nationals who seek refuge in the country.

Why South Africa regrets its post-apartheid liberal asylum laws

With xenophobia rising in South Africa as its economic crisis deepens, Home Office Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has announced plans to toughen asylum and immigration laws in a move that will have far-reaching consequences for foreign nationals who seek political or economic refuge in the country.