EWN (Eyewitness News)
Eyewitness News (EWN) is a South African digital news outlet that reported Jaco Brits's remarks on DHA processing failures.
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What did EWN's source say about why DHA keeps rejecting visa applications?
Timeline for EWN (Eyewitness News)
Mentioned in: DHA buys 15 months on visa backlog
Nomads & Communities- What is EWN Eyewitness News in South Africa?
- EWN is a South African broadcaster and digital news outlet owned by Primedia Broadcasting, based in Johannesburg. It is known for courts and administrative law coverage including Home Affairs reporting.
Background
EWN (Eyewitness News) is a South African broadcaster and digital news outlet, part of Primedia Broadcasting. In the nomads-and-communities briefing it is the named source for immigration specialist Jaco Brits's characterisation of DHA processing problems: that outcomes "are often rejected for unclear or nonsensical reasons, creating a new backlog of appeals" . That quote is the sharpest independent critique of the Department of Home Affairs in the update.
Founded in 1997 as the radio news service of Talk Radio 702, EWN expanded into a standalone digital newsroom and now operates an independent website carrying breaking news, politics, and courts coverage. It is based in Johannesburg and is particularly strong on courts and administrative law reporting, making it a natural outlet for coverage of DHA litigation and visa processing disputes. Its coverage of South African immigration and Home Affairs is among the most consistent of any English-language outlet in the country.
