August 29
South Africa: Visa Applicants to Receive Outcomes of Visa Waiver Applications Digitally
In an important first step towards the digital transformation of the Department of Home Affairs, Minister of Home Affairs Dr Leon Schreiber has instituted a new rule to deliver the… Read more »
August 18
South Africa: Home Affairs Finalises Deportation of Libyan Nationals
The Department of Home Affairs says it has concluded its preparations to deport the 95 Libyan nationals who were arrested in White River, Mpumalanga, last month. Read more »
July 04
South Africa: Home Affairs Extends Temporary Visa Concession
Just a day after being sworn in, the new Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, has extended the temporary concession for foreign nationals who are currently awaiting the… Read more »
April 17
South Africa: Cabinet Approves Final White Paper On Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection
Cabinet has approved the Final White Paper On Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection. Read more »
April 10
South Africa: Home Affairs Clarifies Misunderstanding On Visas
Home Affairs Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has moved to clarify a misunderstanding on the gazetted regulations recommendations on the Critical Skills and General Work Visas. Read more »
January 10
South Africa: Public Comments On White Paper On Citizenship, Migration and Refugee Protection Extended
Home Affairs Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, on Tuesday announced the extension of the closing date for the submission of public comments on the White Paper on Citizenship,… Read more »
November 12, 2023
South Africa: White Paper Set to Overhaul Migration System, Says Home Affairs Minister
Home Affairs Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi says the recently published White Paper On Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection contains radical proposals that are aimed at… Read more »
October 09, 2023
South Africa: New Border Management Authority a Boost for SA's Security and Development
President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his weekly newsletter to the nation to highlight the importance of the New Border Management Authority (BMA) in boosting the country's security… Read more »
June 30, 2023
South Africa: Home Affairs to Appeal Zimbabwe Permit Decision
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) will launch an application for leave to appeal against two judgments related to the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP). Read more »
October 24, 2022
South Africa: SA Should Invest in Innovative Technology to Defend Borders
The Joint Standing Committee on Defence has emphasised the significance of investing more in innovative technological interventions as force multipliers to enhance the work of the… Read more »