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Unfortunately, Home Affairs does not grant visitor's visas to people who apply in terms of their minor South African children.
It may be possible if you can get a certified copy of their ID.
You will likely need a late registration of birth certificate but you can apply for a temporary ID in the meantime.
Yes, but you may need help to get Home Affairs to comply.
Email the refugee reception office where your last extension was made.
No, only South Africans can apply for SA identity documents. Here is how to renew your asylum permit online.
If you are older than 18, you don't need your parents' permission.
Home Affairs online asylum renewal process has not yet started.
You may need legal intervention to compel Social Services to issue the required documentation for Home Affairs.
You need to apply at the nearest Refugee Reception Office, but all the offices are closed during lockdown.