Over time, South Africa has firmly placed itself as a premier global tourist destination. With popular attractions such as world-class wildlife safaris, diverse landscapes, and excellent tourism infrastructure, it should come as no surprise that South Africa’s tourism...
Recently, the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) was authorised by President Cyril Ramaphosa, under Proclamation 154 of 2024, to set out an investigation into the Department of Home Affairs (DHA). This look into the DHA has brought to light...
Do you have travel plans that you need to finalise, but your visa application is taking longer than expected? Navigating and understanding the complexities of the South African immigration system can be frustrating, especially considering the significant administrative...
A citizenship delay appeal is a legal action taken when a government department, in this case the Department of Home Affairs (DHA), fails to process a citizenship, residency, or visa application within a reasonable, lawful timeframe. It is...
Once an application for temporary or permanent residency is submitted, it is up to the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) to adjudicate and determine whether the visa application is approved or rejected. In compliance with sections 8(4) and...
South Africans who find themselves based abroad in the United States of America will be happy to hear that new South African passport renewal centres are now fully operational across the United States. These centres are operated by...
A Bulgarian man named Stan Stamenov has recently been suspended as a personal trainer at the Constantia Virgin Active, after it came to light that he is wanted for drug trafficking in Romania. Stamenov has been flagged by...
In light of growing public concerns regarding the Department of Home Affairs’ appointment booking system, the City of Cape Town has proposed a new facility at the Civic Centre, located in the CBD. If approved, residents of Cape...
Turnaround times for visa-related services as well as permits may vary from time to time, depending on the nature of the visa and the permits, as well as the agencies involved. Generally, permits have historically operated without formally defined...
The Western Cape High Court has ruled that the Cape Town Home Affairs office must accept all applications that require processing in Pretoria. The court declared that refusals by counter staff to accept these applications are unlawful and...