Visas
latest news & developments
Irish state minister: Visa imposed on South Africans harsh, but necessary
Neale Richmond said the Irish government was aware of the effect this has had businesses and people, but the move was constantly under review
It’s time to talk about weaponising visas against Africans
Most rejections by European countries and the US are based on ‘reasonable doubts about the visa applicants’ intention to return home’. Many Africans believe otherwise
Outbound travel rebound: What South Africans need to know about air capacity and fares
Book your flights well in advance if you’re looking for cheaper prices
Care workers trapped in UK’s ‘modern slave trade’
The visa system forces migrant health professionals who plug the British labour gap to stay silent on abuses ranging from rape to 20-hour days
Soil and trials: South Africans embroiled in US farm worker visa debate
The Mississippi court case is unique; usually the grievances are against Mexicans accused of taking work from Americans
France slashes visas for Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia in migrant row
Immigration is shaping up to be a key issue in next year’s French presidential election, when President Macron is widely expected to face off again against the far-right leader…
End voluntourism and the white saviour industrial complex
We need to dismantle the unequal systems we have upheld in Africa. Divesting from missionary tours is a good place to start
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
UK visas discriminate against Africans
No continent has suffered more from Britain’s ‘hostile environment’ immigration policy
The free movement of Africans
Africans will soon be able to stay in other countries on the continent – and establish businesses there
Infrastructure at the heart of Ramaphosa’s plan to boost the economy
President Cyril Ramaphosa promises a ‘fundamentally’ transformed approach to the rollout of infrastructure projects in his new stimulus package
SA passport, British visa application
Zukiswa Wanner reveals the lengths we go through in an excerpt from, "Hardly Working: A travel memoir of sorts"
DIRCO slams special refugee status for white South Africans
South African government says it’s “regrettable” that Australia’s home affairs minister wants to give special treatment to white South African farmers
Great strides made to fix SA’s revised immigration policy but a few problems remain
The department of home affairs can rightly claim success, but some key issues are entrenched in the regime.
Visa accusations a Gupta witch-hunt?
Despite rumours and claims, there is no proof that the Gupta family is linked to visa processing firm VFS.