Question NW2627 to the Minister of Home Affairs
06 October 2017 - NW2627
Figlan, Mr AM to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
What are the relevant details of the measures that the Government will put in place to facilitate the African Union’s vision 2063 of establishing a continental passport for freedom of movement and trade in Africa in contrast to the more strict security measures restricting movement, as proposed by the Border Management Agency?NW2933
Reply:
The legal instruments relating to the implementation of the aspects of Vision 2063 relating to Free Movement are still being negotiated by the African Union Member States. Upon adoption by the African Union, the Member States will have to sign and, in accordance with their constitutional requirements, ratify and domesticate the legal instruments.
In the case of South Africa, if the legal instruments are ratified and domesticated, all relevant Departments and their entities or agencies will have to implement them as it would be the law in the Republic.
Remarks: Reply: Approved / Not Approved
Mkuseli Apleni Prof. Hlengiwe Mkhize, MP
Director-General Minister of Home Affairs
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