We have entered the fourth quarter, and with it the beginning of the end of 2026. With just under three months remaining in what has been a busy year across the board, we take stock of the immigration landscape and...
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Trusted Employer Scheme Phase II: DHA Widens the Door, But Raises the Bar
On 20 July 2026, the Department of Home Affairs published Government Notice No. 7715 in Government Gazette No. 55036, formally inviting corporate employers to submit expressions of interest in Phase II of the Trusted Employer Scheme (TES). The notice, signed...
Section 8(4) of the Immigration Act: A Structural Fault Line in South Africa’s Immigration Appeal Process
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...
Immigration Advisory as we approach the festive season
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has issued critical guidance on visa matters, particularly for those planning travel during the festive season. This advisory outlines essential immigration rules and compliance requirements to help you avoid overstays, visa violations, and being...
South Africa Launches STAGES Scheme to Boost Film Production Industry
New visa initiative aims to position the country as a premier destination for international film and television production The South African Department of Home Affairs has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative designed to transform the country into a favoured destination for...
Immigration Challenges During the Festive Season
The festive season is here, with Christmas decorations, twinkling lights, and cheerful music filling the air. Amidst the end-of-year rush that mixes joy, chaos, and nostalgia, individuals scramble to complete their to-do lists and soak in the holiday spirit. Unfortunately,...
A New Dawn for South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs
Introduction On the 3rd of July 2024, a new era began in the Department of Home Affairs. For the first time since the first government of South Africa, the Minister of Home Affairs is not a member of the ANC....