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What this means
The document is the full text of the South African Refugees Act 130 of 1998. It was assented to on 20 November 1998 and commenced on 1 April 2000. The Act gives effect to international refugee instruments, provides for the reception of asylum seekers, regulates applications for and recognition of refugee status, and sets out rights and obligations flowing from that status. It also establishes and provides for bodies such as the Refugee Reception Office, the Refugee Appeals Authority, and the Standing Committee for Refugee Affairs, and includes definitions and key provisions on asylum applications and refugee status.
Facts
Reference
UGEES ACT 130 OF 1998
Key Takeaways
Refugees Act 130 of 1998
Assented to: 20 November 1998
Commencement: 1 April 2000
Published in Government Gazette (GG 19544) on 2 December 1998
Purpose: reception of asylum seekers; regulation of asylum applications and refugee status; rights/obligations
