In our previous story, we reported that the new Immigration Act stipulates that all children now require to travel with an unabridged birth certificate.
The latest news was confirmed by the ASATA, as a sign of temporary relief for the organization and its clients.
“This certainly does take the pressure off of our members and their clients, in the short term,” commented Otto de Vries, CEO of ASATA.
“We can ensure now that all ASATA agencies inform their clients accordingly or those travelling after 01 October 2014. We trust that this period of grace opens the door for the policy makers within DHA to engage with ASATA, and our partner associations in our industry, to iron out many issues that arise from this new regulation.”
According to DHA minister Malusi Gigaba, the new Immigration Act will deal with on the rise child-trafficking, illegal immigrants, amongst others.
