Home Affairs Wins Constitutional Court Case Against Repeat Asylum Applications

Home Affairs Wins Constitutional Court Case Against Repeat Asylum Applications

BY : CHANON LECODEY MERRICKS ONLINE EDITOR KASiBC_AFRiCA

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The Department of Home Affairs has won a significant victory against abuse of the asylum system through today’s judgment of the Constitutional Court in Director-General, Department of Home Affairs and Others v Irankunda and Another. In its majority ruling, the Court upheld the Department’s appeal against an earlier ruling from the Supreme Court of Appeal by confirming that repeat asylum applications are not permitted once an original application has been finally determined.

Today’s judgment marks the latest major step in the Department’s drive to clamp down on abuse of the asylum system and restore the rule of law in the broader management of immigration and refugee matters. The Court’s ruling prohibiting endless repeat applications by asylum seekers whose original applications have been rejected comes just weeks after Cabinet approved the Revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection, which introduces the first-safe country principle to similarly end the practice of asylum seekers “picking and choosing” South Africa as their preferred destination in the region. These recent breakthroughs demonstrate that the Department is making rapid progress in rebuilding these systems from the ground up to better serve South Africa’s interests.

The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, said: “This judgment from the highest court in the land is an affirmation of the unprecedented progress we are making in restoring the rule of law and clamping down on abuse in the migration and asylum systems. It further demonstrates that our commitment to systemic reform - not in opposition to, but anchored in our Constitution - is rapidly resolving problems that once seemed insurmountable.”

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THE HIGH COURT RULING IN THE MATTER BETWEEN PRESIDENT JULIUS MALEMA AND NGIZWE MCHUNU

THE HIGH COURT RULING IN THE MATTER BETWEEN PRESIDENT JULIUS MALEMA AND NGIZWE MCHUNU

BY : CHANON LECODEY MERRICKS ONLINE EDITOR KASiBC_AFRiCA

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The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) welcomes the ruling of the Gauteng Division of the High Court in Pretoria, which has correctly recognised the urgency and seriousness of the defamatory and malicious statements made by Ngizwe Mchunu against the President and Commander-in-Chief of the EFF, Julius Malema.

The court has ruled that the statements made by the xenophobic vigilante Mchunu are unlawful and defamatory, and has interdicted him from publishing or repeating the false allegations pending the final determination of the matter. This ruling is a decisive affirmation that reckless lies, political misinformation, and slander cannot be normalised under the guise of public commentary or political activism.

This matter arose after Mchunu made outrageous allegations during public interviews in Pretoria and Johannesburg, falsely claiming that President Malema had received millions from Nigerian drug dealers and was involved in criminal activities. These claims were amplified across social media platforms in a coordinated attempt to damage the reputation of the President of the EFF ahead of the upcoming local government elections.

The legal team representing President Malema correctly argued that these statements were entirely false, malicious, politically motivated, and intended to portray him as a criminal and dishonest leader. The court has now vindicated this position through an urgent order restraining Mchunu from continuing this campaign of defamation.

The EFF reiterates that political contestation must never descend into dangerous xenophobic propaganda, fabricated criminal allegations, and the deliberate spreading of lies intended to incite hatred and confusion amongst our people.

The EFF notes with concern that there is an emerging and dangerous pattern in South African public discourse where the EFF is deliberately targeted for maintaining an ethical, Pan-Africanist, and historically grounded approach to immigration, particularly in relation to fellow Africans from across the continent. Opportunists and scam artists such as Ngizwe Mchunu are exploiting the genuine socio-economic frustrations facing our people in order to spread xenophobic hysteria, incite hatred against African nationals, and manufacture enemies out of vulnerable communities.

The EFF has consistently maintained that crime in South Africa must be confronted decisively through effective policing, intelligence coordination, border management, and economic transformation, not through reckless scapegoating of fellow Africans. History has shown that xenophobic incitement and violence have only resulted in destruction, shame, displacement, injuries, and loss of innocent lives, while leaving the structural causes of poverty, unemployment, inequality, and crime unresolved.

President Malema welcomes the ruling as an important victory not merely for himself personally, but for the principle that truth must prevail over propaganda and mob disinformation. The courts have sent a clear message that freedom of expression does not include the freedom to defame others with baseless criminal allegations.

We further note the court’s directive compelling Mchunu to appear before the court on 19 May 2026 to show cause why the interim order should not be made final. We are confident that the final outcome of this matter will further expose the reckless and dishonest conduct that gave rise to these proceedings.

The EFF will continue to confront misinformation, xenophobia, and reactionary politics wherever they emerge, while advancing the struggle for economic freedom in our lifetime.

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Arrival of Additional 2 Million Doses of FMD Vaccine

Arrival of Additional 2 Million Doses of FMD Vaccine

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Minister John Steenhuisen announces arrival of additional 2 million doses of FMD vaccine

The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, announced that with the arrival this morning of a further 2 million doses of the Dollvet vaccine from Turkey, the Department of Agriculture has now successfully coordinated the importation of 8 million vaccine doses since late February. This accelerated procurement drive marks a major escalation in government’s war against Foot and Mouth Disease and a turning point in the Department’s commitment to biosecurity, food security and the protection of rural livelihoods.

Underscoring the scale of this achievement, Minister Steenhuisen said:

“With an additional 5 million doses expected to arrive shortly, South Africa’s total imported vaccine volume will rise to 13 million doses. When combined with the 2 million BVI vaccine doses secured last year, the country will have landed 15 million doses by the end of May 2026. This sends a clear signal of our determination to protect the national interest, defend our livestock industry, and win the war against FMD.”

These efforts form part of the Department’s strategic objective to vaccinate 80% of the national herd, comprising approximately 14 million cattle, by the end of December 2026. The vaccination campaign is central to South Africa’s long-term strategy of achieving and maintaining “FMD free with vaccination” status, while reducing the economic and social damage caused by recurring outbreaks.

By securing vaccine volumes at this scale, the Department is ensuring that the agricultural sector remains a resilient pillar of the economy, capable of meeting international animal health standards while safeguarding domestic food security and protecting export markets.

Regional approach

Diseases do not respect borders, and Minister Steenhuisen is leading a new era of South-South cooperation in the fight against transboundary animal diseases. On Monday, in Hazyview, Mpumalanga, the Minister was joined by his counterpart from Eswatini, Mr Mandla Tshawuka, as well as representatives from Mozambique, to vaccinate 300 cattle in a demonstration of regional solidarity and coordinated action.

Reflecting on lessons drawn from South America’s success in controlling Foot and Mouth Disease, Minister Steenhuisen said: “One of the clearest lessons from South America is that you cannot defeat this disease in isolation. Cows do not carry passports. If one country acts alone, the risk remains for everyone. That is why we are working closely with our neighbours to build a truly regional response. 

We must move beyond simply reacting to outbreaks and establish a SADC antigen bank so that Southern Africa can rapidly access vaccines when they are needed most, without relying on lengthy international procurement processes.”

SADC Ministerial Meeting

Momentum behind this regional effort continues to build. Later this month, Minister Steenhuisen will chair a meeting of SADC Agriculture Ministers in Zimbabwe, where discussions will focus on establishing a regional platform for animal movement control, livestock traceability, and coordinated response mechanisms for transboundary animal diseases. The Minister also delivered a message of support to South Africa’s farming communities: “We have seen the pain, the uncertainty and the economic damage this disease has inflicted on farming communities across our country.

I have made a commitment that if we continue implementing this plan at scale and with urgency, this must be the last major 

Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak to devastate our people. We are fighting this disease with everything we have, and we stand firmly with our farmers.”

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Ramaphosa Review must not delay Accountability

Ramaphosa Review must not delay Accountability

BY : CHANON LECODEY MERRICKS ONLINE EDITOR KASiBC_AFRiCA

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President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to take the Section 89 Panel report on review must not be used to delay the work of Parliament.

It is his legal right to approach the High Court and the DA respects due process, the courts and the rule of law.

President Ramaphosa should bring any review application with due haste and on an expedited basis, so that the legal position is clarified quickly and this matter is not delayed unnecessarily.

Parliament must also now take urgent legal advice on the implications of the President’s incoming review, including whether it affects the establishment and work of the impeachment committee, or whether the committee may proceed while the review is underway.

Given the serious constitutional consequences of this matter, and the massive public interest in it, Parliament must take the South African people into its confidence by sharing that legal advice once it receives it.

This matter must be handled lawfully, transparently and with the constitutional seriousness it deserves.

The DA will continue to be guided by the Constitution, the rule of law, and the legal position before Parliament.

This remains an ANC-made crisis, rooted in serious unanswered questions about the President’s conduct and the ANC’s long record of shielding its own leaders from accountability

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CONSTITUTIONAL COURT JUDGMENT SPEAKER DETERMINES THE PROCESS

CONSTITUTIONAL COURT JUDGMENT SPEAKER DETERMINES THE PROCESS

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SPEAKER DETERMINES THE PROCESS TO BE FOLLOWED BY THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY FOLLOWING THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT JUDGMENT

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Thoko Didiza, has determined the process that the National Assembly will follow in response to the judgment handed down by the Constitutional Court on Friday, 8 May 2026, in the matter of Economic Freedom Fighters and Another v Speaker of the National Assembly and Others, concerning Rule 129I of the Rules of the National Assembly and the report of the Independent Panel chaired by former Chief Justice Sandile Ngcobo.

The Constitutional Court found Rule 129I of the Rules of the National Assembly unconstitutional and invalid and set the Rule aside. Pending the formal amendment of the Rules by the National Assembly Rules Committee, the Court further directed an interim reading-in and amendment of Rule 129I to govern the processing of section 89 matters.

The Court further declared unconstitutional and invalid, and set aside, the decision of the National Assembly taken on 13 December 2022 declining to refer the Independent Panel Report to an Impeachment Committee established in terms of the National Assembly Rules. The Constitutional Court consequently ordered that the Report of the Independent Panel be referred to the Impeachment Committee established in terms of the Rules of the National Assembly.

Parliament reaffirms its respect for the judgment of the Constitutional Court and will act in full compliance with the order and directions of the Court.

The implications of the judgment for the National Assembly and the next procedural steps arising from the judgment are as follows:

1. In accordance with the revised reading of Rule 129I, the Speaker will formally inform the National Assembly of the Independent Panel Report by tabling it through the appropriate journals of Parliament.

2. The Speaker will provide the President of the Republic with a copy of the Independent Panel Report forthwith, as directed by the Constitutional Court.

3. In compliance with the judgment of the Court, the Speaker will initiate the process to constitute the Impeachment Committee in terms of Rules 129J to 129O of the Rules of the National Assembly to consider the section 89 inquiry process contemplated in the Constitution and the Rules of the Assembly.

4. The Speaker will formally refer the Independent Panel Report to the Impeachment Committee as directed by the Constitutional Court.

5. The Speaker will refer the Constitutional Court judgment to the National Assembly Subcommittee on the Review of Rules to consider and process the amendments required to the Rules of the National Assembly pursuant to the findings, reading-in, and directions of the Court. The Subcommittee will report on its work to the Rules Committee, which will in turn submit its recommendations to the National Assembly for consideration.

6. The Speaker will determine the appropriate programme, procedural arrangements, timeframes and institutional support measures necessary to enable the Impeachment Committee to undertake and finalise its work effectively, fairly and within the framework of the Constitution and the Rules of the National Assembly.

The Constitutional Court reaffirms the constitutional obligations of the National Assembly in relation to accountability, oversight and the constitutional mechanisms established under section 89 of the Constitution. Parliament remains committed to discharging these constitutional responsibilities with due regard to constitutionalism, legality, fairness, institutional integrity and the rule of law.

The Speaker further notes that the Constitutional Court judgment concerns the constitutional and procedural obligations of the National Assembly relating to the processing of the Independent Panel Report and the section 89 framework, and that the processes directed by the Court must now proceed in accordance with the Constitution and the Rules of the National Assembly.

Parliament will communicate further details regarding the constitution, programming and operational arrangements of the Impeachment Committee through the appropriate parliamentary processes and announcements

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