The constitutional court found that section 6(1)(a) of the South African Citizenship Act is unconstitutional as it infringes the right to citizenship and, consequentially, other constitutional rights.
The former president pointed to several inconsistencies in the paper, and called for it to be improved
South Africans are demonstrating a strong commitment to active citizenship, with a focus on localised community activities
Since 1995, South Africans who gained citizenship of another country lost their local one, but the court said home affairs had given no legitimate purpose for this
Voting tactically may seem like a realistic, mature option, but it compromises the integrity of your vote and is corrosive to the long-term health of democracy
Cleopatra Kambugu is the first Ugandan whose transition has been recognised by the state
China’s decision on edtech firms demonstrates a desire to achieve equity even at the expense of profits, and there are lessons for South Africa
Already slow processes are now even worse, with inconsistency in residence and other applications creating huge uncertainty
A new book of images and essays about the Afrophobic violence in South Africa attempts to take the narrative forward
The court’s judgment not to allow a father to bring his children home is a travesty
The conviction of young activists is going to play a huge role in sustaining and improving on the legacy of our struggle heroes
Universities have an ethical duty to cultivate safe and inclusive spaces of recognition and respect
A case at the Makhanda high court this week could be the only hope for those who don’t have birth certificates to attend school
Accusations of racism continue to be directed towards the UK following an inquiry concerning denials of visit visas for African applicants
Too few South Africans are able to participate in systems that allow their voices to be heard
Statelessness is an affront to human rights and a breach of international law, and countries must be forced to put an end to it
Ashu Chawla’s whereabouts remain unknown and the explanation his lawyer has given to MPs eagerly anticipating his testimony is suspicious
Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba will testify under oath on his role in the Guptas’ alleged capture of his department
The second phase of the inquiry is set to begin on Wednesday
Home affairs’ continued intransigence and the private sector’s reluctance to employ legal immigrants are taking a heavy personal toll
Africans can become citizens by acting democratically and claiming their identity
‘I am confident Gigaba will demonstrate that the section 5(9)(a) process is indeed meritocratic’
In the hours following Gigaba’s statement, it emerged that Atul is a South African citizen and that he and Rajesh are registered to vote
Everything regarding the Gupta family’s naturalisation was above board and to the law
Eusebius writes that South African are united and they are "unanimously pissed off".
The NPA and the Hawks are corrupt and no longer nonpartisan, and so their leaders must go.
The department of home affairs can rightly claim success, but some key issues are entrenched in the regime.
The issue has raised the ire of the Jewish community and South Africans abroad since it was first reported that SA might review the Citizenship Act.
Tinkering with immigration policy is no solution for the perceived problem.
The UK, US, Malta and Cyprus are the most popular options for wealthy South Africans wanting to obtain citizenship of another country.
South Africa has a very high rate of cellphone usage, even among the poor. Could such technology help people keep government accountable?
Trust in governance institutions and leaders is declining steadily and could signal the burgeoning of a more critical citizenship, writes Kim Wale.