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Have you ever thought about obtaining South African citizenship? South African citizenship opens up a world of possibilities, like being able to work and study in South Africa without a visa and access to job opportunities. Moreover, South...

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a new digital ID system as part of his plan to digitise Home Affairs services. He plans to have South African IDs available in phones’ wallet apps and readily accessible beyond their physical...

Obtaining permanent residency in South Africa allows you to live in our beautiful country without worrying about re-applying for a visa, doing visa runs, accidentally overstaying your visa, or changes in immigration law. You’ll be able to work...

Are you looking for an immigration lawyer? We’re June Luna Immigration Attorneys, South Africa’s leading immigration firm. We help expats apply for visas, appeal rejections, apply for permits, immigrate to the US, and more. We believe that immigration...

In early February, Minister of Home Affairs Dr Leon Schreiber, parliament, and the Public Service Commission received a whistleblower complaint from a lawyer who goes by Mareng Mareng (an adopted name). Mareng complained that he and other lawyers...

South Africans have said “no thanks” to US President Donald Trump’s refugee status and asylum offer. Trump issued an executive order cutting aid to South Africa and welcoming white Afrikaans farmers after President Rhamaposa issued the Land Expropriation Act....

With five immigration service targets for 2025 being announced by Minister Leon Schreiber in November 2024, the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) aims to have South Africa become a country of choice for business. The targets are to...

Recently, rumours began circulating on social media that the classic South African green ID book would be declared invalid come the end of 2025. This is not true. Green ID books will not be declared invalid by the end...

In 2024, Minister of Home Affairs Dr Leon Schreiber led Home Affairs to clear a backlog of more than 306,000 visa applications, some of which dated back a decade. Officials worked long hours on weekends and holidays to...

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