Immigration Regulations

The Department of Home Affairs Backtracks on Immigration Regulations and Announces Second Round for Trusted Employer Scheme Applications in Press Conference

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On April 9, 2024, the Minister of Home Affairs, Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi addressed the media in a comprehensive press conference unpacking the withdrawal of the recently gazetted Immigration Regulation Amendments on 28 March 2024. The Department of Home Affairs (“DHA”) faced backlash after publishing the aforementioned regulations a day prior to the closing date for […]

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Home Affairs revises immigration rules and opens second round of Trusted Employer Scheme applications.

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On 9 April 2024, the Minister of Home Affairs, Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi addressed the media in a comprehensive press conference unpacking the withdrawal of the recently gazetted Immigration Regulation Amendments on 28 March 2024. The Department of Home Affairs (“DHA”) faced backlash after publishing the aforementioned regulations a day prior to the closing date for […]

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South Africa Now Offers a Remote Work Visa for Foreigners

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The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) on 28 March 2024 Gazetted a set of Immigration Regulations which allowed foreigners to come work and stay in South Africa on a Remote Work Visa.  Following a press briefing by Minister Aaron Motsoaledi of the Department of Home Affairs on 9 April, these regulations have been subsequently withdrawn. […]

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Press Release: Home Affairs finalises signing of MOU for Trusted Employers within 10 days

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The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) and the dedicated team responsible for the Trusted Employers Scheme showcase the efficiency of the new scheme. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for each approved employer was shared earlier this month on 9 February and within 10 days the counter signed MOU document has been returned to employers ready […]

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Home Affairs Approve 68 “Trusted Employers”, Other Work Visa Applicants Must Expect Delays and High Court confirm the process

Home Affairs Approve 68 “Trusted Employers”, Other Work Visa Applicants Must Expect Delays and High Court confirm the process

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Xpatweb hosted a webinar for approved DHA Trusted Employers, to work through the special benefits as well as the unique responsibilities of this Home Affairs initiative. Attendees attended a good representation of the 68 approved companies, and everyone expects the Director General to sign the TES “Memorandum of Understanding” for the scheme to operational by […]

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