South Africa is known to be a land of diverse landscapes and breathtaking vistas; an expansive playground capable of satisfying even the most die-hard traveler’s wanderlust. And what better way to explore this raw, unadulterated terrain than by foot? Hmm, but where to start? Well, here are…
South Africa’s critical skills list is a comprehensive outline of professions that have been deemed to be in demand by the country. While many of the jobs you’ll likely be familiar with, here are ten listed occupations that might come as a surprise to you [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column…
Be it the picturesque campuses, diverse cultural variety, or the world-renowned academic acclaim, it’s no secret that many South African Universities attract a flood of international students the world over. While each University offers its own set of unique experiences, there are 20 ‘South African-isms’ that every foreign student can appreciate while hitting the books in Mzansi.
If you have ever stood in line for hours at the Department of Home Affairs, only to be turned away at closing time (you’re not alone), then you will be overjoyed to hear that the Director-General of DHA has announced extended offices hours at DHA…
Last week saw the announcement of a special visa dispensation for business people from any of the BRICS member states. BRICS is the acronym given to the association of countries made up of the 5 major emerging national economies, namely: Brazil, Russia, India, China &…
Sometimes you find yourself in the middle of nowhere. And sometimes, in the middle of nowhere, you find yourself. Here are, in alphabetical order, the 25 best small towns in South Africa.
In the past, many journalists opted for the exceptional skills work visa when on long-term assignment in South Africa. It was a perfect match, as one of the yardsticks to determine whether a candidate’s skills could be deemed as “exceptional” was the amount of media…
Most people are unaware of the fact that a South African permanent residence permit (“PRP”) may be withdrawn by the Department of Home Affairs. South African residence permit can be withdrawin There are four prevalent reasons for the withdrawal of a permanent residency permit, namely…
Minister of Small Business Development, Lindiwe Zulu, has ordered foreign small business owners to share their trade secrets with locals, or else. Foreigners who are entrepreneurs The minister’s comments come on the heels of a series of xenophobic attacks and acts of vandalism against immigrant…
Overstaying a South African visa is certainly the most common reason for foreigners being declared undesirable and banned from the country, but it is not the only one. Who would be at risk of being declared undesirable The Immigration Act grants a discretionary power on the…
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