Appeals Backlog Project
April 14, 2022
The Government of the Republic of South Africa and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, have partnered to support the Refugee Appeals Authority of South Africa (RAASA), formerly the Refugee Appeal Board (RAB.... →
SASSA SRD R350 Grant
February 21, 2022
The Government of South Africa continues to offer the SASSA Social Relief of Distress Grant (SRD 350), a grant of R350 per month for 6 months to be paid to individuals who are currently unemployed, do.... →
UNHCR Journalism Mentorship programme for Refugees
February 18, 2022
UNHCR is pleased to announce the opening of the Spring 2022 application period for a three-month mentorship programme for aspiring journalists, public speakers or advocates. Refugees as well as intern.... →
Back to School 2022!
January 14, 2022
It is Back to School time in South Africa and UNHCR would like to remind you of our Education page, where you can find useful information on the educational system, including on enrollment process and.... →
Online Application: ID & Travel Documents
October 7, 2021
Along with the communication on extension of permits validity to 30 April 2022, DHA also announced the extension of online services to allow recognised Refugees (section 24) and dependents to apply vi.... →
DHA announces additional services at RRO’s
October 2, 2021
The Government of South Africa has officially extended the validity of asylum seeker and refugee permits until 30 April 2021, date until which all permits that expired on or after the national state o.... →
Closure of Refugee Reception Centres
July 19, 2021
Since the declaration of the national state of disaster, which was followed by the national lockdown, all public and private offices and institutions were closed down, including the Department of Home.... →