'One is a person through other people: that is the principle of ubuntu.' - Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu

  • Home
  • About
    • About the Black Sash
    • Our People
    • Our Trustees
    • Our Supporters
    • Support us
    • Interns and Volunteers
    • Vacancies
    • Staff Tribute
    • Black Sash Past and Present
  • Sash in Action
    • Social Security
    • Bread price-fixing
    • Community Monitoring
    • Health and NHI Consultations
    • Stories from the Field
    • ICESCR
    • Right2Know
  • Your Rights
    • Administrative Justice
    • Children
    • Consumer Protection
    • Labour
    • Local Government
    • Social Grants
    • Social Insurance
    • Refugees and Asylum Seekers
  • Media & Publications
    • Media Statements
    • Key Spokespeople
    • In our opinion
    • Black Sash in the Headlines
    • Black Sash Submissions
    • Publications
    • Friends of the Sash Newsletter
    • Contact the Media Office
  • Our Legacy
    • Our History
    • Reflections on the first 50 years
    • Black Sash Archives
    • In memory of Black Sash stalwarts
  • Search
  • Contact

Refugees and Asylum Seekers

Print out our 'You and Your Rights: Applying for Refugee Status' flyer

Refugees enjoy all the human rights outlined in the South African Constitution EXCEPT the right to vote. Dependents of a recognised refugee are entitled to refugee status. The spouse of a recognised refugee is also entitled to refugee status.
Copyright © 2013 Black Sash - Making Human Rights Real. All Rights Reserved.
Joomla! is Free Software released under the GNU General Public License.

Staff Login