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South Africa: Minister Explains Visa Memo Rattling Tourists, Industry
allAfrica, 19 March 2024
Travellers to South Africa and the country's tourism industry were rattled when an internal Department of Home Affairs memo was shared with the media, sparking concern among… Read more »
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Africa: Visa-Free Regimes to Bolster African Tourism Growth in 2024
Independent (Kampala), 9 January 2024
African countries are set to record an increase in tourism numbers in 2024, as more countries continue to open their borders to other African countries by abolishing visa… Read more »
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South Africa: Dept Of Home Affairs Extends Blanket Concession for Some Visa Applicants
allAfrica, 29 March 2023
South Africa's department of home affairs has announced the extension of the blanket concession for long-term visa or waiver applicants who are awaiting outcomes of their… Read more »
South African Minister Clarifies Visa Memo Amid Tourism Concerns
Amid concerns raised by the tourists and the tourism industry about an internal memo from the Department of Home Affairs, Minister Aaron Motsoaledi, in a media briefing, explained why the circular was not meant to "alter policy".
Motsoaledi also addressed issues surrounding visa overstays and fraudulent documentation, and efforts to address such challenges and uphold immigration integrity.
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Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has been granted leave to appeal the ruling< Read more »
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South Africa's department of home affairs has announced the extension of the blanket concession for long-term visa or waiver applicants who are awaiting outcomes of their ... Read more »
