South Africa's top court bars repeat asylum applications
The home affairs minister hails the ruling as a "victory" against the "abuse" of the refugee system.
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"a major victory against the abuse of the refugee system."
— Leon Schreiber , Politician
"The recent violent protests and criminal acts directed at foreign nationals in parts of our country do not represent the views of South Africa's people nor reflect our government's policy."
— Cyril Ramaphosa , Politician
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The home affairs minister hails the ruling as a "victory" against the "abuse" of the refugee system.
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