Radio interview: Marisa Jacobs on SAFM
Managing Director of Xpatweb, Marisa Jacobs, was interviewed on how employers can obtain a work Visa for a foreign skilled […]
EXPECT PLENTY OF SOUTH AFRICANS ABROAD RETURNING HOME OR EMIGRATING
The draft tax law amendments for 2017 has been published by National Treasury on 19 Jul 2017, which contains the much-anticipated details on tax treatment of South Africans performing their employment abroad
Renewing general work visas challenging in South Africa
General work visas are proving virtually impossible to renew, since the implementation of the current immigration laws on 26 May 2014, when the Department of Labour took on a more significant role in the process.
SOUTH AFRICAN EMIGRATION TO BE MONITORED BY THE GOVERNMENT
Following the cabinet approval of the Department of Home Affairs’ White Paper regarding the targets to be met by 2063 of South Africa’s migration and immigration status, South African citizens who wish to travel abroad for more than three (3) months will soon be required to register with the Government.
Permanent Residency Applications Submitted prior to June 2014 – to be re-submitted electronically BEFORE END JUNE 2017
The Department of Home Affairs established that they do not have 4Â 616 Permanent Residency applications that were submitted prior to June 2014 on file, as per the source of their Track and Trace system.
What to Expect from Minister Malusi Gigaba | Lessons from Immigration and Work Permit Professionals
As the African saying goes, a leopard cannot change its spots and the zebra its stripes. Perhaps there are some lessons to be learned, optimistic but also cautionary, now that the immigration fraternity pass on the baton to fellow professionals with vested interests in National Treasury and SARS.
Citizenship for children born to foreign parents in SA under investigation
A child born in South Africa does not automatically qualify for South African citizenship if their parents are foreign.
Private Institutes To Be Registered With Department of Higher Education – WAIVED
The (ex-)Minister of Home Affairs, Malusi Gigaba had granted study visas to the learning institutions which are still currently in the process of registering with the Department of Higher Education (DHET).
ABOUT HLENGIWE MKHIZE
A NOTABLE APPOINTMENT: HLENGIWE MKHIZE
Mkhize has been a vocal telecoms deputy minister and has championed the participation of more women in the ICT sector.
The SA Communications Forum congratulated Mkhize on her new appointment. “As we deepen our advance into the fourth industrial revolution, all aspects of government must be digitised more rapidly. Minister Mkhize’s clear insight and expertise as to how technology and ICT platforms can offer innovative approaches will enable citizens to have better access to vital services.”
The long awaited Permanent Residence for Graduates finalised
The Department of Home Affairs yesterday published the following Directive signed by the Minister of Home Affairs. The Directive grants the below waivers in respect of applications made by foreign graduates who studied at South African tertiary institutions towards degrees in the areas of critical skills.