Political asylum
Home Affairs blames destruction of its property on corrupt officials
The department says it’s working with law enforcement agencies to ensure that there’s no more violence.
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Home Affairs introduces new application system in Marabastad
The Home Affairs Department has introduced a new application system at its Marabastad centre in Pretoria to deal with the influx of refugees.
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'SA Home Affairs treats us like we're animals'
Asylum seekers say they've been ill-treated by the Home Affairs and this needs to be addressed.
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No asylum request from Snowden - Russia
Russia says said it has not yet received a formal request for political asylum from the American fugitive.
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Snowden might accept Venezuelan asylum
A journalist says the whistleblower hasn't given a clear sign of when he will travel.
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Chaos outside Customs House
Foreign nationals are getting restless as they wait in long queues in order to renew their permits.
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Security boss fired from refugee centre
The head of security at the Customs House centre faces claims of corruption.
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McAfee seeks asylum in Guatemala
Software guru on the run, John McAfee, has crossed into Guatemala seeking political asylum.
