Synopsis:
Unconstitutionality of sections 26(2)(a) and 26(3)(b) of the Aliens Control Act 96 of 1991 dealing with applications for work permits by foreign spouses of South African citizens or permanent residents confirmed. The sections, which required such applicants to apply for work permits from outside the country and disallowed the granting of work permits where the applicant intended to engage an occupation for which there were already a "sufficient" number of persons in SA were found per Sachs J to make unacceptable inroads on family life and, as such, infringe the right to dignity. The order was conditionally suspended for 12 months.
