South Africa Welcomes Foreign Property Investment Despite Widespread Global Restrictions
In the midst of growing international restrictions on foreign property investors, South Africa remains a welcoming haven to these buyers.
SA Visas May Give ZEP Holders The Best Chance Of Staying In SA
Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders should take advantage of the 6-month extension granted by the South African government to apply for a mainstream visa or exemption.
Increased Global Hiring and Talent Shortages Bode Poorly For SA Critical Skills
A +33% global net employment outlook is being tempered by the highest levels of worldwide talent shortages in 16 years. This is according to the ManpowerGroup’s Employment Outlook Survey for Q3, 2022.
Employers Have a Window of Opportunity on their Zimbabwean Staff
The Department of Home Affairs (“DHA”) granted a final extension to 30 June 2023 for all individuals holding a Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (“ZEP”). The minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, reiterated the point that the exemption will not be extended again, and this provides an opportunity for employers to retain their Zimbabwean employees legally.
VFS Submissions
It’s Never Been Easier to Submit a Visa Application!
Updated Process For Applications For ID’s And Naturalisation Via Permanent Residency
On 9th September, the department of Home Affairs issued a Directive updating the process of the verification of Permanent Residency Permits for the purpose of applying for an ID or Citizenship by Naturalisation.
What South Africans Lose When Adopting Foreign Citizenship
Anyone who acquires citizenship in another country will automatically lose their South African citizenship. This includes all rights and privileges associated with being a South African citizen, including losing your right to a South African passport, one’s right to vote, etc.
Bitter Sweet Update Directive allowing Expatriates with Pending Visas to remain in country gets extended to 31 March 2023
The Department of Home Affairs has released an updated Directive extending all visas for foreign nationals currently in South Africa, whose visas have expired but have a pending visa or waiver application, until 31 March 2023.
Zimbabwe Visa Update – The Minister And Xpatweb Speaks On 702
Aubrey Masango hosted last night on Radio 702 the Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, as well as Marisa Jacobs, the Managing Director of Xpatweb; South Africa’s leading specialist work visa provider.
Withdrawal of Centralised Adjudication
During 2021 the Department of Home Affairs conducted an investigation at South African Embassies and Consulates around in countries abroad and found alarming inconsistencies with regards to the adjudication of applications.