Event Brief
Oct 9, 2026 at 4:06 AM ET
South Africa withdraws asylum directive
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
South Africa's Department of Home Affairs said on Friday it had withdrawn a directive allowing the intake of asylum applications. The announcement came a day after anti-migrant protests turned violent in Johannesburg and Durban.
WHO: South Africa's Department of Home Affairs
WHAT: Withdrew a directive allowing the intake of asylum applications.
WHEN: Oct 9, 2026
WHERE: South Africa
WHY: The department's reason for withdrawing the directive was not reported; the withdrawal came a day after anti-migrant protests turned violent.
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