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Points Based System and Critical Skills
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Cape Town Shines, and So Does South Africa’s New Critical Skills Visa Overhaul

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As Cape Town is raking in the accolades – being crowned as the world’s number one city in a recent Time Out survey for its beauty, happiness, and vibrant food scene, and now included in a prestigious index ranking the 25 best destinations globally among executive nomads – the nation is doubling down on its appeal to global talent. The introduction of a revamped points-based system for Critical Skills Visas in October 2024 shows a leading approach to drawing the best and brightest to its shores.

South African Work Visa
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Early success of Points-Based System holds promise for attracting foreign talent to SA

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In the first three months after the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) introduced the new Points-Based system (PBS) to streamline the processing of Critical Skills and General Work Visa applications, the success of this transparent points scale in objectively determining applicant eligibility, is already noticeable. Phindiwe Mbhele, Director of Corporate Accounts at DHA, said since the PBS was implemented in October 2024, the department has noticed an upward trajectory in the number of foreigners’ applications complying with the required criteria. He attributes this directly to the fact that the system is clear on the requirements for foreigners who apply for a work visa and thus brings predictability.

Visa and Appeal Applications: Progress & Delays
2024, News, Visa Category

Home Affairs almost there with clearing the visa backlog, but not quite

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The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) achieved remarkable results in the last six months with their initiative to clear the visa application backlog, however; the Minister has once again had to extend the concession period for foreign nationals who are awaiting the outcome of their applications to ensure they are able to remain in South Africa on a legally correct basis.

The extension of the concession was unavoidable as the outcomes of many applicants were not ready for collection when the festive season started, the Minister of Home Affairs announced in a Directive. Although the visa backlog has been eradicated, a backlog persists in the appeals area and permanent residence permit applications.

2024, News, Visa Category

Welcome reprieve for ZEP holders at the eleventh hour

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Holders of Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (ZEP) which was due to expire today, have been granted reprieve to stay in South Africa legally for another year without fear of arrest, deportation or detentions.

This welcome news came at the eleventh hour for ZEP holders who did not apply in time for the renewal of their ZEPs for another 12 months. The deadline for these applications was 29 November 2024. Dr Leon Schreiber, Minister of Home Affairs, this morning (Friday) extended the validity of the ZEPs until 28 November 2025, regardless of whether the individual applied for a renewal.

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