South Africa's top court bars repeat asylum applications

South Africa's Constitutional Court has ruled that foreign nationals cannot reapply for asylum once their application has been rejected. The court said this could create a "never-ending cycle" and prevent deportations, causing administrative chaos. The ruling ends a long-running case brought by two Burundian nationals who reapplied for asylum after their initial applications were rejected. The decision is seen as a major victory against the abuse of the refugee system, with the government aiming to bring about a more effective and fair system to manage refugees and asylum seekers.