South Africa: Helen Suzman Foundation Seeks Court Order To Halt Mass Deportations

The Helen Suzman Foundation has filed an urgent application in the High Court to halt the mass deportations of illegal immigrants in South Africa, particularly Zimbabweans. The foundation argues that the deportations are unlawful and violate the rights of the affected individuals, many of whom have been residing in South Africa for an extended period and have positively contributed to the country. They further contend that the deportations are being conducted disorganisedly and inhumanely, denying individuals the opportunity to appeal their cases.

The government, on the other hand, asserts that the deportations are necessary to safeguard the country’s borders and ensure compliance with immigration laws. The High Court is set to hear the urgent application in the following week, and until then, the deportations have been temporarily halted.

The Helen Suzman Foundation, established in 1963, is a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting human rights and democracy in South Africa. The foundation’s legal challenge on the deportation issue holds significance in the country’s immigration policy and has drawn attention from the government and the public.