First published Oct 31, 2026, 7:53:16 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 31, 2026, 7:53:16 AM UTC

Proposals to relocate refugee reception services

The South African government is proposing to move refugee reception services closer to major border points, establish a new office at Beitbridge and disestablish the Tshwane office. The proposals also specify where a category of asylum seekers would report or be processed.

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