Legal Articles and Guides
Business wants Ramaphosa to overhaul visa regime
A major overhaul of SA’s visa regime is needed, and during his upcoming investment conference, President Cyril Ramaphosa should address the issue, according to Business Leadership SA (BLSA), reports Fin24.
Russian woman wins visa battle
A Russian woman who was declared a prohibited person after she was found in possession of a fraudulent work visa, has won her court bid against the Department of Home Affairs with costs, to remain in the country pending her application for status.
Hurdles in applying for citizenship reinstatement
With the number of South Africans emigrating reported to have soared, many are applying for foreign citizenship over permanent residence to cease tax residency in SA –and so avoid paying tax here while living and working in another country.
ConCourt to decide fate of jailed Ethiopian activist
The Constitutional Court has agreed to hear a cry for help from jailed Ethiopian human rights activist Beneyam Deselegn Ashebo, who is detained at Kgosi Mampuru Prison in Pretoria because he is in SA illegally.
GREEK GOLDEN VISA FOR SOUTH AFRICANS
South African Nationals are looking at acquiring a second citizenship and passport for their families and themselves in record numbers. A second citizenship and passport can be for immediate use or as a “plan B”.
HOW TO GET AUSTRALIA CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT FOR SOUTH AFRICANS IN 2023?
Australia is a very attractive destination for many South Africans who are considering moving abroad. Located in the southern hemisphere, both nations have similar climates with mild winters and long, delightful summers.
SA passport climbs up the ranking list
SA’s passport power went up in the past year as Egypt can now be accessed visa-free, reports the Daily Maverick. South Aficans can now visit 106 destinations visa-free – out of 227 measured by Henley & Partners for its annual passport ranking and Global Mobility Report.
Zimbabweans seek interdict against SA banks, schools
The Zimbabwe Exemption Permit Holders Association (Zepha) heads to court this week seeking an urgent interdict to stop banks and schools in SA from harassing Zimbabweans who are under threat of deportation once the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) system expires in 2023.
Fresh lawsuit over Zimbabwean Exemption Permit
The Department of Home Affairs is facing another lawsuit relating to the looming termination of the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP).
Disgraced actress banned from visiting SA
A Lithuanian actress has been deported after she tried to abuse SA’s immigration laws, reports The Citizen. Leva Andrejevaite, who was born in Russia, arrived at the Cape Town International Airport in a private jet without a visa on 28 April.
Lawyers say Diepsloot raids illegal
Human rights and immigration lawyers say it is illegal for police officers to stop people and ask for identification if they do not have a search warrant or reasonable suspicion of a crime having been committed, reports the Mail & Guardian.
Motsoaledi’s video attack on foreigners goes viral
A video of Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi launching a stinging attack on illegal foreign nationals is spreading on the Internet.
Alleged passport fraudsters charged with corruption
The case against 27 people charged with fraudulently selling passports to foreign nationals has been postponed to 5 April for a formal bail application.
Court urged to declare Zimbabweans permanent residents
The Zimbabwean Exemption Permit Holders Association, representing about 250 000 Zimbabweans in SA, has asked the Gauteng High Court (Johannesburg) to declare them permanent residents, as their permits expire next month.
South Africans - Don’t Lose Your Own Citizenship When You Apply for Another!
A recent High Court judgment has confirmed that you will lose your South African citizenship if you apply for citizenship of any other country without prior Ministerial permission.
