Copies of record or records that reflect the number of foreigners denied entry under section 29(1)(d) of Immigration Act 13 of 2002 since 2015.
1. Description of record or relevant part of the record:
A. Following the media reports that stated US Anti-Gay Pastor, Steven Anderson was prohibited entry into South Africa on the grounds of hate speech and the prospect to incite violence. We hereby request the following records, in relation to the use of section 29(1)(d) of Immigration Act 13 of 2002 as the grounds to prohibit or as a means to impose restrictions entry into South Africa including:
a. A record or records that reflects:
i. The number of foreigners denied entry under section 29(1)(d) of Immigration Act 13 of 2002 since 2015.
ii. The number of foreigners allowed entry under prescribed restrictions citing 29(1)(d) of Immigration Act 13 of 2002 as cause since 2015.
b. All policy documents, manuals, and training materials relating to section 29(1)(d) of the Immigration Act 13 of 2002.
B. Media outlets also mentioned a DHA/LGBTI task-team being established on 7 June 2016. We hereby request any and all records in relation to that meeting, including, but not limited to:
a. Minutes, agenda, records shared within the meeting and other related documents from the meeting held on 7 June 2016 between the Department of Home Affairs officials and the LGBTI community.
Initial request communication
Communication sent
Response received
Response date: 2016-11-17Response nature: Deemed refusal
Received within statutory period: No
Internal appeal communication
Communication sent
Response received
Response date: 2017-01-04Response nature: Deemed to have dismissed the internal appeal
Received within statutory period: No