In force 20 Jun 2024
Constitutional Court ruling — dual citizenship by birth not lost through naturalisation in another country
The Constitutional Court ruled in DA v Minister of Home Affairs (June 2024) that SA citizens do not lose their SA citizenship by acquiring another country's citizenship — striking down the statutory provision that had automatically terminated SA citizenship on foreign naturalisation. Material for the SA diaspora and their children; application/re-registration processes developed through 2024–2025.
Who it affects: SA citizens who have naturalised in another country; broader citizenship pathway clarity.
South African Government ↗ · Department of Home Affairs (South Africa) ↗ · verified 2026-04-19