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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Johannesburg – The Department of Home Affairs has unveiled sweeping changes to the country’s immigration system in a draft White Paper released Thursday, signaling what could be the most significant shift in migration policy in decades. The 64-page document proposes...