On April 11, 2019 /
South Africa begins rolling out e-visas /
South Africa is preparing to roll-out an e-visa system that will make it easier for tourists to enter the country thanks to the online capture of visa applications and biometric information. The Department of Tourism spokesperson Blessing Manale said that the e-visas are in the final stages of testing and will be trialed in New...
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On March 28, 2019 /
South Africa named the top tourism economy in Africa /
It’s official South Africa is the top travel destination on the continent! When it comes to tourists wanting to experience the magic of Africa, the rainbow nation has been a popular choice with the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) confirming the fact in their latest study. According to the WTTC’s most recent annual review...
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On March 22, 2019 /
Visa overstay ban in South Africa /
Despite the widely publicized issues concerning foreigners overstaying their visas in South Africa, the number of people getting banned from continues to rise. While the Immigration Act considers anyone not in possession of a valid visa to be an illegal foreigner, many foreigners choose to risk remaining in South Africa. Visa overstays If a foreign...
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On March 14, 2019 /
South African airports to get new time-saving biometric system /
The Department of Home Affairs says it will pilot new e-gates at a number of South African airports in 2019. A joint venture between the Airports Company South Africa and Department of Home Affairs will be implemented in March that will make use of a biometric system that scans passengers’ fingerprints to verify their identity....
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On March 7, 2019 /
Asylum seekers can now claim unemployment benefits /
For many years, asylum seekers attempting to claim benefits from the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) have routinely been turned away by the Department of Labour, despite having made contributions to the Fund during their employment. However, following a ruling of the High Court of South Africa, on 27 February 2019, this will no longer be...
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