ConCourt strikes down refugee barriers, reaffirms non-refoulement

Polity Audio Articles · Jul 7, 2026 · 4m

ConCourt strikes down refugee barriers, reaffirms non-refoulement In a major victory for human rights advocates, the Constitutional Court of South Africa handed down a unanimous judgment on Tuesday, striking down highly controversial provisions of South Africa's immigration law. The ruling concludes a fierce legal battle spearheaded by the Scalabrini Centre of Cape Town and Lawyers for Human Rights, dealing a profound blow to restrictive border enforcement practices. The apex court officially confirmed a 2025 Western Cape High Court declaration that multiple sections of the Refugees Act and…