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If South Africa is intent on fulfilling the provisions of the AfCFTA, then the department of home affairs must relax, rather than retract, its visa requirements for people from other countries, particularly African ones.(Gallo)
COUNTRY

South Africa fails to tap into immigration pot of gold

South Africa appears to regard all foreigners with suspicion, making visa, residency and citizenship applications a complex nightmare

  • Stefanie De
  • Saude Darbandi
3 min read
Ahead of anticipated change in immigration policy, government should consider the impact immigration legislation has on foreign direct investment and global skills transfer, says the author. (John McCann/M&G)
DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS

Home affairs takes a (confusing) step in the right direction

The surprise publication of draft amendments to visa regulations is welcome. But what of the draft Bill on immigration due in March next year?

  • Stefanie De
  • Saude Darbandi
4 min read
There is little effort made to encourage men to report physical abuse to the police, says the writer (John McCann/M&G)
DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS

Beware the new migrant legislation

People who have been in South Africa for years are under threat, especially the working class, and permanent residence won’t lead to citizenship

  • Stefanie De
  • Saude Darbandi
5 min read