‘Minister team’ to address concerns
over new regulationsAN INTER-ministerial task
team, led by Home Affairs
minister, Malusi Gigaba,
will be established to look
at matters pertaining to
the implementation of the
immigration regulations, with
a view to striking a balance
between SA’s economic
development and its security.
The new legislation, which
came into effect on June 1,
requires families travelling
to and from SA with children
aged under 18 to produce
unabridged birth certificates.
“The team is expected
to discuss and engage with
the concerns with the aim of
finding ways to address the
unintended consequences
brought about by the
implementation of these
regulations,” said acting
Cabinet spokesperson,
Phumla Williams.
Asata and Satsa say,
while they are encouraged
that consultation will finally
take place, they remain
disappointed that the
review is limited to issues
around implementation
and not an amendment
to or an abolishment
of the regulations. The
inbound industry has been
particularly hard hit, with a
32% drop in air tickets sold
to SA alone.
“We will, regardless,
work within the review
process and provide data
and information on the
confusing manner in which
these regulations have been
implemented to date,” said
David Frost, ceo Satsa.
The Inter-Ministerial
Committee on Migration
will continue to relook at
all the aspects relating to
migrants who are in the
country. “This work will
assist in providing synergy
between migration and our
laws,” said Phumla.
‘Minister team’ to address concerns over new regulations
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