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EXPLAINER | What the Constitutional Court’s refugee judgment is all about

Author: Carol PatonPublished on: October 9, 2026Country: South Africa
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EXPLAINER | What the Constitutional Court’s refugee judgment is all about

The Constitutional Court issued a significant ruling regarding refugee protection, clarifying the criteria for recognition and residency rights. The verdict specifies the legal obligations of the state towards asylum seekers and sets new guidelines for processing applications. The judgment has been praised as a major step in strengthening refugees' rights in the country.

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