The Western Cape High Court granted interim interdictory relief in favour of the applicant, a Somali national, relating to arrest, detention, deportation and the opportunity to attend the Cape Town Refugee Reception Office. The judgment refers to the Refugees Act, non-refoulement, and the need for his position to be determined through the relevant process. The Court ordered that the respondents pay the application costs jointly and severally in the order portion, although the reasons section says each party should pay their own costs.
This may be relevant to immigration and refugee status matters, especially where a person seeks access to the Refugee Reception Office and interim protection pending determination of status.
Evidence from source
Within 10 court days of this order, the Second Respondent shall provide the Applicant’s attorneys with a written appointment for the Applicant to attend at the Cape Town Refugee Reception Office.
Supports: Deadline and appointment directive in the order.