Section 8(4) of the Immigration Act: A Structural Fault Line in South Africa’s Immigration Appeal Process
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One Husband, Several Wives, One Visa Regime: Can a Polygamous Marriage Qualify for the Spouse Visa?
The Netflix series The Polygamist has taken the social media world by storm. The shenanigans of its chief protagonist, Jonasi, have left viewers with mixed feelings; some resent the character outright, while others find a curious sympathy for his unorthodox...
The 60-Day Rule: How a Forgotten Regulation Became South Africa’s Most Consequential Immigration Hurdle
A rule that always existed, but never quite applied Few provisions in South African immigration law have, in the span of a few weeks, generated as much confusion, frustration and disrupted relocation as Regulations 9(5) and 9(8) of the Immigration...
Earning South African Citizenship
South African citizenship has historically been granted through two primary routes: by birth (jus sanguinis — citizenship through a parent) and by naturalisation after a qualifying period of permanent residence. The 2026 White Paper introduces a third dimension: merit. Citizenship...
The Curious Case of the Winter of 2027
Three consequential immigration directives have emerged from the Minister of Home Affairs, all set to terminate between May and June of 2027 ; and the convergence is too deliberate to ignore. The directive extending the special dispensation permits granted to...
Understanding Life Partnerships Under South African Immigration Law: A Comprehensive Guide
When it comes to immigration matters in South Africa, many people inquire about life partner visas without fully understanding what qualifies as a life partnership under the law. The reality is that this legal status requires far more than simply...
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