Question NW1353 to the Minister of Home Affairs
12 May 2022 - NW1353
Tshwaku, Mr M to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
What is the policy position of his department with regard to African immigrants?
Reply:
International migration in South Africa is regulated in terms of the Immigration Act, 2002 9Act No 13 of 2002) (the “Act”), read together with the Immigration Regulations, 2014. The long title of the Act specifically indicates that the Act has been enacted to regulate admission of persons to, their residence in, and their departure from the Republic. It follows, therefore, that all migrants, African or otherwise, who wishes to enter, and reside in, the Republic must apply for, and meet the requirements of, entry and residence as prescribed. In this regard, all migrants are welcomed into South Africa regardless of their nationality.
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