Press Release: Home Affairs finalises signing of MOU for Trusted Employers within 10 days

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) and the dedicated team responsible for the Trusted Employers Scheme showcase the efficiency of the new scheme. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for each approved employer was shared earlier this month on 9 February and within 10 days the counter signed MOU document has been returned to employers ready […]

Home Affairs Approve 68 “Trusted Employers”, Other Work Visa Applicants Must Expect Delays and High Court confirm the process

Home Affairs Approve 68 “Trusted Employers”, Other Work Visa Applicants Must Expect Delays and High Court confirm the process

Xpatweb hosted a webinar for approved DHA Trusted Employers, to work through the special benefits as well as the unique responsibilities of this Home Affairs initiative. Attendees attended a good representation of the 68 approved companies, and everyone expects the Director General to sign the TES “Memorandum of Understanding” for the scheme to operational by […]

Remote Work and Point Based System: The Department of Home Affairs’ Draft Amendments

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) builds on the recent win of the implementation of the Trusted Employer Scheme (TES) by publishing draft changes to the Immigration Regulations for comment by 29 March.

Home Affairs Game Changer for Approved Corporates Kicks-Off this Week

The massive backlog in the South African immigration system is widely known and the backlog is increasing. There is a significant cost to South Africa, as foreign capital flows to countries where the work visa system is operational.

108 Corporates Seek Trusted Employer Scheme Status: 65 Approved, Implementation Imminent

A significant milestone unfolds in the corporate realm as the Department of Home Affairs confirms that roughly 108 major corporations pursue trusted employer status, with 65 earning approval and poised for imminent implementation in the coming week.

Newsflash: Department of Home Affairs Approves First Companies for Trusted Employer Scheme

The Department of Home Affairs has given its seal of approval to the first set of companies to be part of the much-anticipated Trusted Employer Scheme. This significant milestone follows a rigorous evaluation process that saw numerous employers vying for a coveted spot in the program. The submission deadline for companies interested in the scheme […]

The Department of Home Affairs extends blanket concession until 30 June 2024 ftin

The Department of Home Affairs extends blanket concession until 30 June 2024

The recent decision (Directive) by the Department of Home Affairs (“DHA”) to further extend the blanket concession granted to long term visa holders was music to the ears of many. Today, 22 December 2023, the DHA released a new Directive stating that long-term visa holders in South Africa have been granted legal permission to remain […]

Constitutional Court Orders Sections of the Immigration Act, 2002 Unconstitutional: A Victory for Foreign National Parents

In a landmark decision, the Constitutional Court of South Africa (“Court”) has ruled that certain sections of the Immigration Act, 2002 (Act No. 13 of 2002) (“Act”), and regulations of the related Immigration Regulations (“Regulations”), pertaining to spouses of South African citizens or permanent residents whose spousal relationships have terminated, are unconstitutional.

Positive efforts made by the Minister as he extends ZEP and LEP permits for a further two years

Individuals holding either Zimbabwean Exemption Permits or Lesotho Exemption Permits can find reassurance in the recent media briefing and directive issued by the Department of Home Affairs Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi.

Confusion: Backlog vs Scapegoat – Home Affairs Minister says Work Visas has no backlog?

Many are confused by the comments made by Dr Aaron Motsoaledi this week. The White paper published just Sunday, the 12th of November 2023 by the same Minister, confirms the staggering backlog of over 74,000 permits. Yet, it is reported that the Minister has now stated that there is no work permit crises and his […]