2023 Mid Term Budget South Africa
On 1 November 2023 I flew to Cape Town and watched Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana selivering the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (“MTBPS”) and the only reaction to it that …
Update on Zimbabwean ZEP Permits
The Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) allow over 178 000 Zimbabweans in South Africa to live and work in the country, which was to come to an end after Minister Motsoaledi …
Termination of Zimbabwean Exempt Permits (ZEP) declared unconstitutional
On 27 June 2023 the Pretoria High Court handed down a judgement declaring the decision of the Minister of Home Affairs, which terminated the Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (ZEPs), as unlawful, …
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Home Affairs waives certain Visa Conditions
In a surprise move Minister Motsoaledi this week changed two of the longest-standing requirements for most visa and permits in South Africa. Police Clearance Certificates from all countries where the …
Drastic Interest Rate Hike chokes Businesses and Households
SARB Governor Lesetja Kganyago should quote the lyrics of Britney Spears “Oops, I did it again!” when his Monetary Policy Committee (“MPC”) surprised the public as well as the experts …
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Limited Visa and Waiver Extensions until End of Year
Visa and Waiver Extensions now until End of 2023 On 29 March 2023, The Director General of the Department of Home Affairs has issued the long-awaited Circular in which the …
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Ramaphosa elected ANC President for a second Term
After five turbulent days at the 55th ANC National Conference there is no doubt about the following facts: A: The ANC has failed in almost all Sectors of Politics B: …
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Over 30 Government WebSites down!
Since this morning more than 30 Government WebSites are down and one only receives a DNS Resolving error. Not that it matters as the South African government is usually absent …
Grinch Kganyago hikes Interest Rates and ruins Christmas
And the Monetary Policy Committee (“MPC”) of the South African Reserve Bank (“SARB”) has … yes, oops … done it again! Under the incompetent leadership of SARB governor Lesetja Kganyago, …
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Some Hope for long-term Visa Applicants
A significant number of foreigners, whose applications for a long-term visa had been submitted by their Mission abroad to Pretoria for processing, may see a silver lining on the horizon …