A prohibition notice can close South Africa's borders to a foreign national in an instant. But is a V-Listing the end of the road? The answer is no. South African law provides both administrative and judicial remedies to challenge an unlawful or unfair prohibition. Recent case law demonstrates that the Department of Home Affairs must exercise its powers lawfully, reasonably, and procedurally fairly. What Is a V-Listing? A V-Listing, also referred to as an Entry Stop List or Prohibition...

In a nation founded upon dignity, equality, and freedom, the South African Constitution stands as one of the world’s most progressive legal instruments. Yet amid growing public frustration over immigration, border control, unemployment, and service delivery protests, an important constitutional principle is often overlooked: the Constitution protects “everyone” — not only citizens. For migrants, refugees, asylum seekers, and undocumented foreign nationals, this principle carries profound...

Family is more than a social construct — it is a constitutional value, a human right, and, in many cases, a matter of dignity and survival. In the context of immigration law in South Africa, the principle of family unity often sits at the intersection of policy, bureaucracy, and fundamental rights. Yet, despite its importance, it is not always treated as the legal priority it ought to be. South Africa's legal framework, grounded in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, places...