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SA Migration Newsletter
16 / 2024 |
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 SA Migration
International was created out of the need for a
specialist organization to assist people wishing to immigrate,
volunteer, work, bring family, study or open businesses in South
Africa.
The City of Cape Town revealed a rise in filming permit applications for 2023/24, only confirming that Cape Town is a prime filming location.
Cape Town is a top spot for filming.
More filming permits for Cape Town
Between 1 July 2023 and 30 June 2024, the City of Cape Town’s Film Permit Office issued 4 757 film permits, a massive 22% increase from the 3 910 permits issued the previous year.
This is per the City of Cape Town, who revealed that the permits were lodged for feature films, commercials, TV series, stills photography, documentary films, short films, student projects and music videos.
The prospect of a business-friendly South African government has drawn foreign investors back to the country’s stock market, with inflows reaching levels last seen more than two years ago.
Non-residents have been net buyers of R7.5 billion of South African equities in the 10 trading sessions through Friday, according to JSE data compiled by Bloomberg.
That’s a 10-day daily average of R936 million rand, the highest since March 2022.
President Cyril Ramaphosa unveiled a new cabinet on Sunday that he said would prioritize rapid and sustainable economic growth.
This collaborative spirit is necessary as we work towards a Home Affairs Department that embodies transparency, efficiency, and integrity, the writer says.
As South Africa stands on the cusp of a transformative period under the stewardship of Home Affairs newly appointed Minister Leon Schreiber and the new Government of National Unity, there is a collective sense of optimism and opportunity for real change.
Stefanie de Saude Darbandi says , I am eager to highlight the possibilities and challenges ahead.
In celebrating the principles of unity embraced by the African National Congress and the new Government of National Unity, we recognize the importance of putting national interests above partisan divides.
This collaborative spirit is necessary as we work towards a Home Affairs Department that embodies transparency, efficiency, and integrity.
Surprise increase makes Australian visa application fee among most expensive in the world, as new survey finds rising costs putting prospective students off
International students say the Australian government is making them feel like “cash cows†and sending a clear message they are unwelcome after home affairs more than doubled the price of visa applications overnight.
The non-refundable visa fee rose from $710 to $1,600 without prior warning on Monday, making it one of the most expensive in the world and well in excess of competitors New Zealand (A$343), Canada (A$164), the UK (A$932) and the US (A$277).
700,000 IDs Are Still Blocked by Home Affairs in South Africa: Are You One of Them? Check Here: In a landmark ruling that could potentially alter the lives of hundreds of thousands, the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has declared the Department of Home Affairs’ (DHA) practice of blocking South African IDs as unconstitutional.
700,000 IDs Are Still Blocked by Home Affair
This judgment comes as a significant relief to many who have found themselves in a state of bureaucratic limbo, unable to access essential
South Africa`s new Home Affairs Minister, Dr Leon Schreiber’s focus on remote working visas has been met with widespread enthusiasm.
He aims to attract digital nomads and remote workers from around the globe, positioning South Africa as a prime destination for professionals seeking a balance of work and leisure.
The Home Affairs Minister has expressed his commitment to making South Africa a more accessible and appealing location for remote workers.
When thinking of soaring demand for international travel, we visualise selfie stick-wielding visitors bustling through crowded markets and snaking queues of excited and weary travellers at airport counters.
A record five billion people are expected to take to the skies this year, according to the International Air Travel Association, up from an estimated 4.49 billion in 2023.
For some associated sectors of the industry, the impact of this boom is felt early on, before travellers begin the actual journey, as the queues are getting longer at visa processing centres amid the growing hunger for leisure, business and migration travel.
Synopsis
The key change is that individuals holding an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) at ANZSCO skill levels 4 and 5, without a clear pathway to residency, can no longer sponsor their partners and dependent children for work, visitor
On June 26, 2024, New Zealand implemented changes to its visa regulations that will impact certain foreign workers and their families. The new rules aim to streamline the visa application process and align it more closely with the country`s economic and immigration priorities. SA
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Table of Contents
1. About SA Migration
2. Cape Town confirmed as top filming destination 3. Foreign investors pumping billions into South Africa 4. A renewed hope for SA`s Home Affairs Department 5. International students left feeling like ‘cash cows’ after Albanese government raises visa fees 6. 700,000 IDs Are Still Blocked by Home Affairs in South Africa: Are You One of Them? Check Here 7. SA is encouraged by the new Home Affairs Minister`s focus on remote working visas 8. VFS Global CEO interview: the man seeking to simplify the visa process 9. New Zealand tightens visa rules for foreign workers and families; key details here
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