Question NW2368 to the Minister of Home Affairs
06 October 2017 - NW2368
Alberts, Mr ADW to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
(a) On which date permanent residence in the Republic was awarded to a certain person (name and details furnished), (b)(i) where and (ii) how the specified person would be able to obtain a permit and/or a copy of the permanent residence and (c)(i) on what date it will be available and (ii) which person needs to be contacted in order to collect the specified permit and/or copy from such person?
Reply:
(a) As the concerned person was born in Namibia before independence, he was a South African citizen and therefore has the rights to Permanent Residence from date of birth. In terms of SA law he can never lose his right to permanent residence.
(b)(i-ii) Should he wish to obtain a letter confirming the above, he is advised to apply for it at the local Home Affairs’ office.
(c)(i) Not applicable
(c)(ii) Not applicable
Remarks: Reply: Approved / Not Approved
Mkuseli Apleni Prof. Hlengiwe Mkhize, MP
Director-General Minister of Home Affairs
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