Government is considering approaching the courts for a supervisory order to guide the implementation of the Constitutional Court’s ruling on asylum seekers. Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, who chairs the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration, says this could give Home Affairs time to strengthen its administrative capacity while ensuring compliance with the judgment.

The National Briefing · Oct 12, 2026 · 8m

Government is considering approaching the courts for a supervisory order to guide the implementation of the Constitutional Court’s ruling on asylum seekers. Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, who chairs the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration, says this could give Home Affairs time to strengthen its administrative capacity while ensuring compliance with the judgment. But how would court supervision work, and what does it mean for asylum seekers and the country’s immigration system?

Guest: Mmamoloko Kubayi - Justice and Constitutional Development Minister