[HSoft]

Here’s how we can do it:

1. Shortlist 2-3 law firms with expertise in immigration and constitutional law (suggestions welcome!).

• LHR could be a first try, but we might also look at firms like Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, Bowmans or LHL Attorneys (for contingency-fee arrangements) (any others you’d recommend?).

2. Set up a secure trust account with the chosen firm.

• Everyone who wants to join can contribute a set amount (e.g., R1,000 or R2,000).
• If we don’t hit a critical mass of people and funds, everyone gets a full refund. There’s no risk.

3. Proceed only if we have enough support:

• If we have enough people behind us, we move forward with the case.
• If not, we cancel with full refunds. No risk, no obligation.

 

[HB in Jozi]

One option that may be worth exploring is Lawyers for Human Rights (LHR). They could potentially take on our case if we frame it as a systemic failure of DHA to meet its constitutional obligations.

But, here’s the reality: our best shot is pooling our resources and launching a class-action lawsuit. I know someone tried this before here and filed, but low engagement caused it to stall. If we’re serious about forcing change, let’s try it one last time — maybe this time we gather enough people to get the ball rolling?

Thanks Hsoft. This is a wonderful idea. On my side I am currently waiting out the 6 months we were told at induction. As a result I have concentrated on sending emails to MPs, minister, DG, DDG, presidency. But after mid October I will start to visit various offices of legal fraternity.

However, I discourage anyone from using paid immigration lawyers. Other organizations can take on this case in a more effective way and free of charge.

When it's time to meet law organizations, it will become apparent that these emails were not a fruitless exercise. I encourage everyone to keep this in mind. Surely you won't be approaching law organizations with empty hands.

 

[john628]

Here’s how we can do it:

1. Shortlist 2-3 law firms with expertise in immigration and constitutional law (suggestions welcome!).

• LHR could be a first try, but we might also look at firms like Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, Bowmans or LHL Attorneys (for contingency-fee arrangements) (any others you’d recommend?).

2. Set up a secure trust account with the chosen firm.

• Everyone who wants to join can contribute a set amount (e.g., R1,000 or R2,000).
• If we don’t hit a critical mass of people and funds, everyone gets a full refund. There’s no risk.

3. Proceed only if we have enough support:

• If we have enough people behind us, we move forward with the case.
• If not, we cancel with full refunds. No risk, no obligation.

Here’s how we can do it:

1. Shortlist 2-3 law firms with expertise in immigration and constitutional law (suggestions welcome!).

• LHR could be a first try, but we might also look at firms like Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, Bowmans or LHL Attorneys (for contingency-fee arrangements) (any others you’d recommend?).

2. Set up a secure trust account with the chosen firm.

• Everyone who wants to join can contribute a set amount (e.g., R1,000 or R2,000).
• If we don’t hit a critical mass of people and funds, everyone gets a full refund. There’s no risk.

3. Proceed only if we have enough support:

• If we have enough people behind us, we move forward with the case.
• If not, we cancel with full refunds. No risk, no obligation.

I am interested to be part of this. I think this might be the most viable route to any outcomes and our application would be stronger together!

 

[HB in Jozi]

One thing I can assure everyone is this: No immigration lawyer will show disinterest in the case of getting naturalization certificates from home affairs. But after some time you'll come to notice that much of the time, all that immigration lawyers do is collect money from litigants.

 

[TKZee000]

Any news/update, guys?