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Visa Concession Extended: Temporary Relief, But Persistent Delays Leave Applicants with Few Options

Visa Concession Extended: Temporary Relief, But Persistent Delays Leave Applicants with Few Options The Department of Home Affairs’ (DHA) extended visa concession until 30 June 2027, provides temporary relief to affected applicants, but does little to address persistent processing delays, leaving many applicants still facing ongoing uncertainty. CONTACT US READ MORE FEATURED IN: On 30 March 2026, just hours before

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Looming Visa Deadline Leaves Visa Holders at Risk: Beware Unscrupulous Immigration Vendors in a Time of Uncertainty

Looming Visa Deadline Leaves Visa Holders at Risk: Beware Unscrupulous Immigration Vendors in a Time of Uncertainty In less than a week, visa applicants with pending waivers and appeal applications still stuck at the Department of Home Affairs (DHA), will find themselves in a precarious position to protect their legal stay in South Africa as the current visa concession is

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Accountability and Reform: The Home Affairs Investigation Marks a Turning Point for South Africa’s Immigration System

Accountability and Reform: The Home Affairs Investigation Marks a Turning Point for South Africa’s Immigration System The release of the Special Investigating Unit’s (SIU) interim report on allegations of permit and visa irregularities and findings of malfeasance within the Department of Home Affairs is a defining moment for the integrity of South Africa’s immigration system. READ MORE FEATURED IN While

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Ramaphosa Signals Zero Tolerance for Non-Compliant Employers as Crackdown on Illegal Employment Intensifies

Ramaphosa Signals Zero Tolerance for Non-Compliant Employers as Crackdown on Illegal Employment Intensifies President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent a clear and uncompromising message to employers across South Africa to comply with immigration and labour laws or face the consequences. READ MORE In his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on 12 February 2026, the President announced the appointment of an

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Immigration Compliance Audits: Employers’ Last Line of Defence Before Inspectors Arrive

Immigration Compliance Audits: Employers’ Last Line of Defence Before Inspectors Arrive A single undocumented foreign employee can expose your business to severe fines or even potential jail time. READ MORE Featured In With authorities ramping up unannounced nationwide inspections across all sectors to curb the employment of foreign nationals without valid work authorisation, employers now carry heightened criminal liability for

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John-Paul Fraser

Tax Attorney, Admitted Attorney, BCom (Law), LLB at TAX CONSULTING SOUTH AFRICA

John-Paul is employed at Tax Consulting South Africa and is an Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa, having completed his BCom Law Degree LLB Degree. He is in the process of completing his Masters in Business Administration (MBA) through the University of Suffolk in England. John-Paul specialises in cross-border taxation and has found a passion in the technicalities and relief offered under the international legal framework ensuring that tax treatment of income and assets are correctly allocated to the relevant tax jurisdictions.

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Keri Culver

Senior Immigration Consultant at Xpatweb

Keri has dedicated the past eight years to the immigration industry, gaining extensive experience in Canadian, South African, Australian, EU, UK, African, and Mauritian visa processes. She manages a large corporate client portfolio, ensuring tailored solutions for businesses and individuals alike. Her comprehensive knowledge, combined with her extensive travels, enables her to provide personalised and effective immigration strategies to clients worldwide. Keri takes pride in delivering exceptional client service, ensuring every individual’s journey through immigration is smooth and efficient.