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Dr Leon Schreiber, the minister of the Department of Home Affairs (DHA), announced that the South African government will be increasing its efforts to resolve illegal immigration through mass deportation, biometric tracking, and a more rigorous approach to...
South Africa’s Spousal Visa (under Section 11(6) of the Immigration Act) provides foreign nationals who are in a genuine relationship with a South African citizen or permanent resident with a lawful pathway to live together in South Africa....
You’re currently visiting South Africa for an extended stay, and you’ve made sure to submit your visa application. However, the process is taking longer than expected, and your current visa is about to expire. What now? It is generally...
Foreign nationals in South Africa who are facing uncertainty while they’re waiting for an outcome to their overly delayed visa, waiver, or appeal applications have been granted some welcome relief by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA). On...
In a circular issued on the 2nd of December 2025, it has been confirmed that the Chief Directorate for Permits will be bound by a formal, defined timeframe for visa and permit adjudication. This includes temporary residence, permanent...
Is your visa application taking longer than expected? Although the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has significantly reduced its visa backlog, there are still numerous visa applicants waiting for the outcome of their applications. Navigating the complexities of...
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...
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...
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...