(a) There were only 6 (six) Section 23 visas issued in the period 1 February 2021 to 1 February 2022. These visas were all issued at OR Tambo International Airport.
(b)(i) For the period 1 February 2021 to 1 February 2022 a total 41 applications were captured due to special circumstances e.g writing matric, furthering studies or assuming new employment.
(b)(ii) These applications were granted at the following offices: 8 at Cape Town Refugee Reception Office and 33 at Desmond Reception Office.
(c) There were 155 thousand extensions granted during the period in question.
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