Becoming a South African citizen by birth is a process defined by specific legal criteria established by South African law. According to the South African Citizenship Act of 1995, and its ...

The 1995 South African Citizenship Act replaced apartheid legislation. The new law was drawn up in line with the country’s constitution , which provided for a common citizenship for all.

“It means their South African citizenship has been restored, without them needing to jump through bureaucratic hoops.” DA spokesperson Willie Aucamp The ruling also affected those within the country ...

In the case of citizenship law, residency requirements for naturalisation as a citizen have been increased since 1995. This means that many people who have been living in South Africa for many ...

Parliament has passed a law in terms of which South African citizens with dual nationality will be fined or imprisoned if they use their second passport to enter or leave the country. Saturday ...

According to the South African Citizenship Act of 1995, ... IOL sheds light on who becomes an automatic citizen according to South African law. Friday, June 20, 2025. News.