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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...
The newly appointed Home Affairs Minister, Dr Leon Schreiber, has previously stated that addressing the backlog of work visas was high on the agenda. He stated, “We absolutely have to look at visa processes; we have to take...
The once-respected South African passport has faced significant challenges in the past few years. Historically, South Africa has enjoyed visa-free travel to Ireland. This has now been threatened due to the credibility of the South African passport and...
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has once again published amendments made to South Africa’s immigration laws after previously declaring and withdrawing them. On the 28th of March 2024, the DHA mistakenly published an amendment to the immigration regulations of...
South Africa’s stringent visa system has businesses and skilled workers frustrated by its stifling visa requirements. This has left many investors disillusioned, abandoning their plans in the country. The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) visa system problems have...
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) offers a variety of services to the citizens of South Africa, as well as visitors who wish to study, work, visit, or stay in South Africa. In an effort to ensure a smoother...