# summary

- Link: https://dearsouthafrica.co.za/immigration-white-paper/summary/
- Published: 2023-11-13T14:22:32+02:00
- Author: dearSA

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### In the Media

 * BusinessTech — [Big shake-up proposed for immigration laws and visas in South Africa](https://businesstech.co.za/news/government/730689/big-shake-up-proposed-for-immigration-laws-and-visas-in-south-africa-1/)
 * Bloomberg — [South Africa Unveils Proposals for Major Immigration Overhaul](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-11-12/south-africa-unveils-proposals-for-major-immigration-overhaul#xj4y7vzkg)
 * SA News — [White Paper set to overhaul migration system, says Motsoaledi](https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/white-paper-set-overhaul-migration-system-says-motsoaledi)
 * TimesLIVE — [Radical changes proposed in white paper on citizenship, migration](https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2023-11-12-radical-changes-proposed-in-white-paper-on-citizenship-migration/)
 * Daily Maverick — [Motsoaledi advocates for review and temporary withdrawal from two international agreements on refugee protection](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-11-12-motsoaledi-advocates-for-review-and-temporary-withdrawal-from-two-international-agreements-on-refugee-protection/)

Home Affairs Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi, says the government has made mistakes by
implementing wholesale international agreements around refugees and asylum seekers.
A white paper is a broad statement of government policy that is discussed and then
ultimately leads to proposed laws. If the policy proposals are implemented they 
will significantly curb the current rights of asylum seekers and refugees. To discuss
we’re joined by Immigration and Refugee Law Expert, Ashraf Essop.

The Home Affairs Department has proposed some of the biggest changes to the country’s
immigration laws. The White paper on citizenship, immigration and refugee protection
has been gazetted and is out for public comment. eNCA’s Heidi Giokos has more details.

Home Affairs Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi briefs media on Immigration and Refugee
Protection

Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi briefs the media about the White Paper on
immigration and protection of refugees. [FULL]

Statement from Minister

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Gazetted White Paper

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