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IMPACT – HIGH
What is the change? Implementation of a cumbersome provision requiring that parents carry unabridged birth certificates for any children traveling with them has again been postponed, Minister of Home Affairs Malusi Gigaba announced at a media briefing today.
What does the change mean? The rule has been delayed until June 1, 2015.
Background: Under the new regulations adopted earlier this year, parents traveling with children under the age of 18 are required to produce an unabridged birth certificate for each child. In cases where only one parent is traveling with the children, consent in the form of an affidavit from the other registered parent is required. Alternatively, either a court order granting full parental responsibilities and rights or a death certificate of the other parent must be produced. Unaccompanied minors must travel with letters of consent and contact details from both parents as well as letters and identity documents of the persons receiving the children in South Africa. In May, the DHA delayed the implementation date to Oct. 1 to allow families to travel during peak holiday season.
BAL Analysis: Industry and other stakeholders, who have lobbied for the past two months for a more organized rollout, welcome the additional eight-month delay of the burdensome documentary rules until the middle of next year.
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