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In 2024, amendments to the South African Immigration Act of 2002 introduced a point-based system to assess applications for both general work visas and critical skills work visas. This significant reform, spearheaded by the Department of Home Affairs, aims...
The tragic stampede at the Home Affairs office in Marabastad, Pretoria, where one person died and over 20 were injured, has once again highlighted the dire situation faced by undocumented migrants in South Africa. Marabastad Home Affairs is...
Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has unveiled an ambitious plan to revolutionise the department with a new digital platform. The goal is to eliminate the need for in-person visits to Home Affairs offices. This forward-thinking initiative is designed...
New Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber announced plans to reactivate the Immigration Advisory Board, which has been inactive for over a decade despite it being a legal requirement in terms of the Immigration Act 13 of 2002, as...
In recent times, the Department of Home Affairs has been criticised for incorrectly rejecting a large number of visa applications in an effort to reduce the visa backlog. Rather than processing these applications correctly, they are often recategorised...
In a crucial move aimed at addressing the ongoing visa backlog and stabilising the Department of Home Affairs processes, the South African government has extended the deadline for visa application outcomes to December 31, 2024. This extension applies...
Navigating the complexities of the South African immigration system can be challenging, especially when you're eager to finalise your move or plan your visit. At June Luna Immigration Attorneys, we're dedicated to helping you expedite your South African visa...
On February 8, 2024, the South African Department of Home Affairs released a draft in the Government Gazette that had several proposed amendments to existing Immigration Regulations, as stated under the Immigration Act. These proposed amendments were meant...
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) is transforming the paper-based civic records to digital records. First announced in 2022 by President Cyril Ramaphosa during his State of the Nation address, the project is set to digitise 350 million...
The reformation of the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has become a pressing issue, now more than ever. Reforming business processes and modernising the system is the key to processing applications efficiently. The newly appointed Minister of the Department...