A System That Promised Hope — and Delivered Frustration When Sipho, a qualified diesel plant fitter with over 12 years of experience, received a job offer from a mid-sized engineering firm in Johannesburg, it should have been a breakthrough. His skills were in demand,...

Introduction The latest DHA Directive on Immigration Act has generated significant debate. While it offers relief for waiver and appeal applicants, it introduces inconsistencies that raise legal concerns and contradict Constitutional Court precedent. Scope of...

It has been more than two years since the landmark High Court judgment in the Hellen Suzman case, which set aside the Minister of Home Affairs’ decision not to extend the Zimbabwe Exemption Permits (ZEP). Following that ruling and subsequent related judgments the...

The importance of family in South African law is deeply entrenched, particularly within immigration legislation. Since 2003, the spousal relationship has been recognized as a cornerstone of the family unit, granting spouses of citizens or permanent residents...

The Illusion of Progress: Unveiling the Real Impact of Backlog Reduction When Dr. Schreiber took office as Minister of Home Affairs, his bold declaration to address South Africa’s visa backlog brought a flicker of hope to a system weighed down by inefficiencies. As a...