# South Africa withdraws asylum directive after anti-migrant violence - MyJoyOnline

> Home Affairs said in a statement that the directive was issued as an operational measure, and the implementation had overwhelmed refugee reception offices within days, put officials at risk and led to threats to public safety and order.

- Published: 2026-10-12T05:00:40.304Z
- Updated: 2026-10-12T05:00:40.304Z
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- Topics: Politics
- Involves: South Africa's Department of Home Affairs, a statement

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