CoRMSA promotes and protects the rights of asylum seekers, refugees and migrants in South Africa and the region.

Johannesburg, South Africa
Joined July 2012
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CoRMSA REJECTS THE 30 JUNE SHUTDOWN! We say NO to: ❌ Unofficial calls to shut down the country ❌ Xenophobia, violence, and vigilantism ❌ Disrespect for the Constitution and the rule of law @PresidencyZA @SAPoliceService @DOJCD_ZA @SAHRCommission @HomeAffairsSA
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#FAQs | On the Asylum Applications and the Constitutional Court Judgment Did the Constitutional Court rule that everyone entering South Africa illegally becomes a refugee? No. The Court did not grant refugee status, asylum, permanent residence or citizenship to anyone. The judgment only relates to access to the asylum application process, and every application must still undergo assessment and verification in terms of the Refugees Act. #GovZAUpdates #Migration
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Ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections, CoRMSA is attending the Media Freedom Festival 2026, hosted by @moxiiafrica in Johannesburg. As discussions on media freedom, disinformation, hate speech and responsible electioneering take centre stage.
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African CSO Awards 2026. Congratulations to @Africa_Unite_ZA for winning the Doers Category and CoRMSA for being a Top 3 finalist in the Supporters Category at the #AfricanCSOAwards 2026 in Nairobi! 🇰🇪. With 1000+ entries, African civil society is making an impact! 👏👏👏
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The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Migration will provide an update on Government’s comprehensive approach to migration management. 🗓️ Today, 8 October 2026 ⏰ 09h00 📍 GCIS Auditorium, Ground Floor, Tshedimosetso House, 1035 Corner Francis Baard and Festival, Hatfield, Pretoria #MigrationZA #GovZAUpdates
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Africa CSO Ideas Festival: We are also honoured that we have been nominated for the 2026 African CSO Epic Awards, alongside organisations and leaders advancing meaningful change across Africa. We remain committed to strengthening coalitions and collective action for human rights.
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Africa CSO Ideas Festival. For over 20 years, CoRMSA has worked collectively with partners advancing the rights and wellbeing of refugees, and migrants in South Africa. Our experience reminds us that sustainable change is built through collective strength and shared purpose.
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Africa CSO Idess Festival, what sustains organisations and movements when the people doing the work are themselves under strain? At today’s panel, CoRMSA shared reflections on the importance of solidarity, collective action, care and strong organisational roots. #RootedWellbeing
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Today, CoRMSA Executive Director participated as a panellist at the Africa CSO Ideas Festival 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya, discussing “Rooted Wellbeing: Sustainability.” #AfricaCSOIdeasFestival2026.
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📢Why Does South Africa Process Asylum Applications? South Africa's treatment of refugees and asylum seekers is guided by the Constitution, the Refugees Act, and international agreements. #GovZAUpdates #AsylumApplications
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Home Affairs slams ‘disinformation campaign’ over asylum ruling tinyurl.com/yc6ay9z4
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We are in Nairobi, Kenya, from 6–9 October 2026 for the African CSO Ideas Festival. Today, 7 October, CoRMSA’s Executive Director joins the panel on “Rooted Wellbeing – Sustainability.” Looking forward to meaningful conversations and shared learning! #AfricanCSOIdeasFestival
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Final EPA symposium to strengthen regional cooperation on asylum protection in Southern Africa cormsa.org.za/wp-content/upl…
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Today, CoRMSA joined the National Dialogue in Dube, Soweto, on Governance, Democracy and Human Rights where community members shared experiences and solutions, ensuring non-national voices were included in shaping a more inclusive, rights-respecting South Africa.
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Address to the nation by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the killings of women in Ekurhuleni and the national response to gender-based violence and femicide thepresidency.gov.za/address…
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📢 PILG 2026 Call for Proposals Submit your proposal and be part of the conversation on public interest law and social justice. In partnership with @LHR_SA , @CALS_ZA & @SERI_RightsSA . 🔗 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… #PILG2026
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