DHA visa backlog 80% cleared, so it should not steal your Xmas cheer

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Uncertainty still looms about whether the concession for foreign nationals will be extended beyond 31 December 2024 to safeguard them from being erroneously declared undesirable while they await their visa application outcomes, but the good news is those affected can still travel abroad to visit loved ones this Festive Season and re-enter South Africa legally […]

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Engineers, ICT professionals top the list of skills businesses struggle to recruit

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Engineers and ICT professionals are the most in-demand skills that large corporates and multinational employers struggle to recruit for smooth business operations in South Africa, the latest Critical Skills Survey Report by Xpatweb shows.

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Government, private sector collaboration will ensure refined Critical Skills List to attract highly skilled foreigners

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Government departments responsible for updating the national Critical Skills List to attract highly skilled foreign professionals to South Africa, is working closely with business and the private sector to ensure an even further refined list which adequately reflects the country’s employment needs.

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New Points-Based System for Work Visas marks significant strides for attracting global talent to SA

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With the highly anticipated implementation of a fair and transparent Points-Based System for work visas, South Africa follows in the footsteps of countries like Canada and Australia and positions itself as a serious contender in attracting global skills necessary for stronger economic growth.

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Home Affairs issues Directive: Bringing Clarity to Thousands of Visa Applicants

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Following the release of the amended Immigration Regulations on 9 October 2024, the South African Department of Home Affairs has swiftly issued Directive No. 10 of 2024, providing much-needed clarity on the practical implementation of a new points-based system for work visas. For applicants navigating South Africa’s evolving immigration landscape, this directive offers crucial guidance, […]

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