Case Law Special Feature

Human dignity has no nationality – South African Supreme Court of Appeal

Introduction In the case of Minister of Home Affairs and Others v. Watchenuka and Others (010/2003) [2003] ZASCA 142; [2004] 1 All SA 21 (SCA), the South African Supreme Court of Appeal, per Nugent JA, had this to say: “Human dignity has no nationality. It is inherent in all people – citizens and non-citizens alike […]