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South Africa's top court bars repeat asylum applications

South Africa's top court bars repeat asylum applications

South Africa's highest court has ruled that foreign nationals cannot reapply for asylum once their application has been rejected. The Constitutional Court said that allowing unlimited repeat applications without proper legislation in place could create a "never-ending cycle", preventing deportations and causing administrative chaos.

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South Africa's top court bars repeat asylum applications