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South African President Appeals To Countries To Lift ‘Unjustified’ Travel Ban

On 28 November, a disappointed President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed South Africans following the UK Health Secretary’s decision to place the country back on their red list.

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Do I Qualify For Permanent Residency In South Africa?

The global trend of skills migration has resulted in numerous positions becoming vacant in South Africa. This means that foreigners with the desired skills are next in line to climb the company ladder, which makes residing in South Africa much more appealing.

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No Extensions For Zimbabwean Exemption Permit Holders

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The Expat Spouse: Unable To Work While Their Partners Work Abroad

Expat spouses are likely to accompany their partners when they relocate for work. However, their hopes of also getting work are often dashed because their spousal visas prohibit them from working in that country. They soon find themselves pinned down in a foreign country while their careers are placed on hold.

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Digital Vax Cards To Simplify Post-Pandemic Travel

As the world wakes from its slumber, there is a renewed focus on the effects the pandemic had on the travel industry. The light at the end of the tunnel comes in the wake of extensive COVID-testing and collaborative vaccine rollouts.

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Covid And The Current Global Movement

While 20 land borders are fully operational, 33 borders remain closed due to the number of Covid infections and the imposed travel regulations.

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Home Affairs Shakes Off COVID Dust

As South Africa eases into alert level 1 of the national lockdown regulations, things are starting to return to normal. Most businesses have emerged from their Covid-induced slumber with renewed vigour.

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Foreign Investment and Skills to Fuel the Presidential Employment Stimulus

On 18 October 2021, the Presidency released an official letter addressing the state of unemployment in South Africa. In the communication, President Cyril Ramaphosa explains that South Africa has progressed to the second phase of the Presidential Employment Stimulus.

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Why The Latest Roadblock For Foreign Professionals Who Are Addressing Gaps In The Sa Job Market?

Persons who have submitted Waiver applications to waive the Department of Labour (DoL) Certificate to the Department of Home Affairs (DHA), pursuant to a General Work Visa to work in South Africa, are expected to be disheartened as recent developments indicate that these applications are likely to be rejected.

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Skilled Foreign Nationals In South Africa: 5 Areas To Reassess Before Starting Work

Sunny shores, diverse cultures and vibrant people, are some of the features that make South Africa a desired destination for skilled foreign nationals.