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Fixes South Africa Needs to Compete Globally for Investment and Skills

South Africa remains in competition with other emerging markets to attract global finance and investments, and the scarce skills that come with it to boost its economy. To become globally competitive, the country must solve its core issues around electricity supply and network industry challenges that hinder growth. This was the key message delivered by Deputy Minister of Finance Ashor Sarupen at the 5th Global Mobility Conference hosted by Xpatweb in Johannesburg on 13 August 2025.

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AI Fever Grips South African Companies in the Race for Top Talent

The global talent war for specialists in artificial intelligence (AI) with deep technical knowledge and practical experience has officially reached South Africa.
The increasing number of South African companies reporting difficulty in filling skilled ICT, and media and marketing positions from the local talent pool is indicative of a strong drive to attract AI specialists, says Marisa Jacobs, Managing Director at Xpatweb, as she unpacks the preliminary findings of Xpatweb’s latest Critical Skills Survey.

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Court Rules SA Mission Abroad Cannot Burden Visa Applicants with Unauthorised Requirements

A recent High Court order has confirmed that South African missions abroad must adhere strictly to the legal requirements set out in the Immigration Act and the accompanying Regulations, when accepting visa applications. The ruling is seen as a significant step in curbing the unlawful practice by some officials abroad demanding additional, unauthorised documents before accepting applications.

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