Update: First amendment of immigration regulations of 2014

UPDATE: FIRST AMENDMENT OF IMMIGRATION REGULATIONS OF 2014

As promised, the much-anticipated release of the first amendment of the Immigration Regulations came into effect on 01 December 2018, just in time for the festive season and as the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) nonchalantly warned us.

Ramaphosa appoints Siyabonga Cwele to head Home Affairs

Ramaphosa appoints Siyabonga Cwele to Head Home Affairs

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa named Siyabonga Cwele as his home affairs minister, replacing Malusi Gigaba, who quit after he was found to have lied under oath in court. Siyabonga Cyprian Cwele was previous the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services and previously served as the Minister of State Security (formerly named Minister of Intelligence […]

Gigaba resigns as Home Affairs Minister

Gigaba resigns as Home Affairs Minister

Eyewitness News has learnt that Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba has resigned and has served his letter of resignation to the Presidency. The Presidency has confirmed receiving the letter from the embattled minister.

Big win for Kenya as South Africa scraps short-term visa requirements

Big win for Kenya as South Africa scraps short-term visa requirements

Kenyan business and academia community travelling to South Africa will now be issued with multiple-entry-visas valid for up to 10 years effective December 1, ending years of strain by Kenyans seeking to travel to SA.

IMP 2018 Panel Discussion

Attracting and Retaining Critical Skills

In October, the Institute of People Management hosted a panel discussion at their annual convention covering the topic of Globalised Resourcing and Strategic Skills Growth through the import, export and exchange of skills. Four key role-players participated in the panel who discussed the typical challenges of sourcing foreign nationals and strategies to address common challenges.

What skills has your business been struggling to recruit locally?

What skills has your business been struggling to recruit locally?

In a recent statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on economic stimulus and recovery plan for South Africa, he said that government is decisively and rapidly accelerating the implementation of key reforms that will unlock greater investment in important growth sectors.

Unabridged birth certificates scrapped in time for festive season

Unabridged birth certificates scrapped in time for festive season

As the festive season approaches, the department of home affairs will scrap regulations requiring parents travelling with minors to present an unabridged birth certificate at ports of entry. Speaking at a media briefing on Tuesday, Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba said minors will still require the consent of both parents to leave the country. Children […]