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Home Affairs Minister expected to extend concession protecting valid visa holders who await pending outcomes

As the 31 March 2025 deadline for the current Department of Home Affairs (DHA) concession approaches, many foreign nationals with pending visa and appeal applications are anxiously awaiting news. However, there is growing optimism that Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, will announce another extension—continuing his track record of protecting valid visa holders while the Department works through the final stages of clearing longstanding backlogs.

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Another Positive Move To Attract More Tourists To SA

South Africa’s imminent implementation of an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, as announced in the State of the Nation Address (SONA), will allow a full digital visa application process, ensuring a quick and effective turnaround time for travellers coming for short-term visits. This will help boost tourism numbers which have not yet recovered to pre-COVID-19 levels.

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