A New Critical Skills List, But Does It Do Enough For South African Employers?

The national Critical Skills List is a gazetted publication listing all skills that the South African government deems necessary to stimulate economic growth, but which cannot be sourced within the country. The list was previously updated in 2014 and again, only recently, in February and August 2022.

Latest Immigration Directive Update – Key Requirements Waived For Temporary Residence Visa And Permanent Residency Applications

On April 11, 2023, the Department of Home Affairs issued a new directive that waives the requirements for a radiological report, as well as certain requirements to obtain police clearance certificates.