Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

Home Affairs birth registration backlog heads to court

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Thousands of children remain without birth certificates due to delays in South Africa’s late birth registration system - and now the matter is heading to court. The Western Cape High Court is set to hear a landmark case brought by the Children’s Institute and affected parents, who argue that Home Affairs’ backlog is denying children access to essential services and basic rights. Refiloe Mpakanyane unpacks the legal challenge and what it could mean for families caught in the system with Attorney at the Legal Resources Centre, Cecile van Schalkwyk.
10 Jun 4PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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