Refugees Struggle With Application Renewal On Digital Systems
A digital divide troubles refugees tor remains documented in South Africa, a report has recently confirmed. Apparently, there is a new online system meant to help register and apply for renewals. But the system is working against the refugees and asylum seekers. They feel the system runs the risk of deportation and harassment. It’s a known fact that undocumented refugees have a tough time of basic rights guaranteed under the labor law. Currently, the government faces a backlog of refugee applications in South Africa. Many refugees struggle to use new online permit renewal system. Undocumented refugees lose access to bank accounts, their children and extended family have issues completing their education too. Suddenly, you become undocumented and that creates a sense of shame too. The new online system that went live in April 2021 was supposed to be a lifeline for refugees and asylum seekers who had not been able to renew their permits since refugee reception centres closed...