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Home Affairs withdraws asylum directive as Schreiber defends reversal

Mail & Guardian · 09 October 2026 at 11:03

Home Affairs withdraws asylum directive as Schreiber defends reversal

Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has defended withdrawing a directive enforcing a Constitutional Court asylum ruling, citing safety concerns and overwhelmed reception centres following violent protests.

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