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Submitted | first-name | support | top-concern | message |
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2026-02-13 03:12:50 +02:00 | Maria | No I do not | Mass Surveillance (The Intelligent Population Register) | |
2026-02-13 03:07:34 +02:00 | Cheryl | No I do not | All of the above | |
2026-02-13 02:56:56 +02:00 | Lebogile | Yes I do | All of the above | |
2026-02-13 02:50:06 +02:00 | Peter | No I do not | Mass Surveillance (The Intelligent Population Register) | Plainly mass surveillance |
2026-02-13 02:42:15 +02:00 | Dawn | No I do not | All of the above |
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- “We need to know who is in our country.”
Supporters argue that the current system is chaotic and that a mandatory Intelligent Population Register is the only way to secure the state, reduce identity fraud, and stop syndicates from selling fake South African IDs. - “Citizenship should be earned, not waited for.”
They believe the shift to a Merit-Based System is smart economics. Instead of giving citizenship to anyone who simply waits 5 years, South Africa should prioritize people who bring skills, investment, and jobs—similar to systems in Australia or Canada. - “Stop Asylum Shopping.”
Supporters back the “First Safe Country” rule, arguing that South Africa cannot carry the burden for the entire continent. If a refugee travels through safe countries (like Tanzania or Zambia) to get here, they should have sought protection there first.
- “We need to know who is in our country.”
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- “This is mass surveillance disguised as immigration reform.”
Opponents warn that the Intelligent Population Register allows the police and State Security Agency to access your private biometric data without a warrant. They argue this creates a “police state” capability that violates Section 14 (Privacy) of the Constitution. - “It punishes the vulnerable.”
Critics argue that the “First Safe Country” principle is practically impossible to enforce fairly and will result in genuine refugees being turned away to face persecution, violating international human rights. - “The system is broken, not the law.”
Many argue that the Department of Home Affairs is already failing to process basic documents due to corruption and incompetence. Handing them more power and a massive new digital system will likely result in more chaos and looting, rather than efficiency.
- “This is mass surveillance disguised as immigration reform.”