Home Affairs Becomes Smarter by the Day – Making More South Africans ‘Smart’ in the Process
Role players in the immigration industry have welcomed the Department of Home Affairs’ (DHA) Smart ID rollout for naturalised citizens and permanent residents who, up to now, had to rely on the outdated green bar-coded ID books – leaving them vulnerable to the risk of fraud.
Border Security Drones Mark Another Digital Win for Home Affairs
The successful deployment of drones to help secure South Africa’s borders and curb illegal crossings over the Easter Holiday stands as further testament to the Department of Home Affairs’ (DHA) vision of becoming a digital-first institution for enhanced service delivery and tackling pressing challenges through innovation.
SARS invokes Sections in Tax Law to make your worst fears come true – Judge confirms Constitutional Validity
It is well within the powers of the South African Revenue Services (SARS) to limit a taxpayer’s right to travel outside the Republic. A section in the Tax Administration Act (TAA) has a provision whereby a senior SARS official can even require “the taxpayer to surrender his or her passport to SARS”.
Immigration advisory board to advise home affairs on policy
Former Home Affairs Director-General: Dr Mavuso Msimang will chair a newly appointed Immigration Advisory Board (IAB) to guide government policy. He recently led the Operation Vulindlela review of the visa system, was a co-founder of the African Parks Network, and previously held senior positions in SA Tourism and the State IT Agency (Sita).
Another Welcome Reprieve for Applicants Awaiting Home Affairs Visa Outcomes
The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber announced a welcome and timeous reprieve to foreign nationals with pending waivers, long-term visas and appeal applications, submitted in South Africa to travel and remain in the country with specific conditions, just days before the current concession comes to an end.
Home Affairs Minister expected to extend concession protecting valid visa holders who await pending outcomes
As the 31 March 2025 deadline for the current Department of Home Affairs (DHA) concession approaches, many foreign nationals with pending visa and appeal applications are anxiously awaiting news. However, there is growing optimism that Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, will announce another extension, continuing his track record of protecting valid visa holders […]
South Africa’s Critical Skills Work Visa: A Gateway for Global Talent
South Africa’s Critical Skills Work Visa offers skilled professionals an opportunity to work in the country in occupations with a shortage of local expertise. This visa, akin to other global work permits, targets sectors vital to economic growth and development.
Top business leaders at B20 launch commit to concise and actionable recommendations
Prominent South African business figures are stepping up to the task in chairing several working groups of the B20, consisting of captains of industry across the globe, who will in the run up to the G20 Summit in November, formulate recommendations ensuring business has a voice at the highest levels of international economic governance.
Early success of Points-Based System holds promise for attracting foreign talent to SA
In the first three months after the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) introduced the new Points-Based system (PBS) to streamline the processing of Critical Skills and General Work Visa applications, the success of this transparent points scale in objectively determining applicant eligibility, is already noticeable. Phindiwe Mbhele, Director of Corporate Accounts at DHA, said since the […]
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