DA calls on Home Affairs to withdraw new immigration regulations

Mluleki Mrwebi
11 June 2014

The Democratic Alliance has called for a debate by the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs on the new immigration regulations. 

DA MP of Home Affairs Haniff Hoosen said media reports suggest that in less then a month the new regulations have ripped apart families, dissuaded investors and led to the suspension and even cancellation of multi-million rand film and tourism ventures. 

Hoosen said they are calling on the department to recall this decision and allow for further consultation.

Hoosen added that a number of foreigners are struggling to come to the country because they unable to comply with the regulations.