South Africa: Mkhwebane says Home Affairs must review naturalisation regulations
Published: 1/Mar/2018
Source: The Times (South Africa)
By Ernest Mabuza
The Public Protector has ordered the Home Affairs Minister to review the 10-year period to apply for naturalisation and ensure it aligns with the five-year period in the Citizenship Act.
The Public Protector received communication from 18 individuals who complained about the time it took for the department to finalise their applications for naturalisation. She received the complaints between 2014 and 2017.
Some complained about the department of home affairs’ decision to reject their applications for naturalisation on the basis that their applications were made before the expiry of 10 years after obtaining a permanent resident permit.
Read further: https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2018-03-01-mkhwebane-says-home-affairs-must-review-naturalisation-regulations/