Though the British government originally stated that the closure of regional passport processing centres around the world wouldn’t affect the processing of passport applications and renewals it seems that this is not the case.
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Why Some British expatriates are struggling to get their passport renewals processed
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Here is a Immigration Guide, should you wish to move to Hong Kong
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Interested in moving to Hong Kong? This is our simple Hong Kong Immigration Guide, containing all the info you need to get started. From getting a visa to finding work and (eventual) Permanent Residency – it’s all here. Read on!
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A South African company delivers uniquely South African products around the world
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Based in the UK, Europe, USA, Down Under or even South Africa? This company delivers South African-made shoes and clothing to almost anywhere in the world.
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SAA cannot afford to open any new routes:- Pravin Gordhan
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Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan says SAA cannot afford to operate any new routes at this moment in time.
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Wonderful Tourism News, or not !! South Africa set to relax visa restrictions for foreign visitors
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With tourism being the backbone of the South African economy, President Cyril Ramaphosa wants to make visa applications easier.
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The Wine production in South Africa is drying up in the water crisis
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South Africa is set for a steep decline in wine production in 2018 as the country grapples with a water crisis ravaging Cape Town and surrounding areas, a Paris-based global organisation said Tuesday.
Africa’s top wine producer is set to produce 8.6 million hectolitres of wine this year, down 20.4 percent down from 2017, the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) said in a statement.
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The Cape Town International Airport set for a name change
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EFF leader, Julius Malema’s call for the renaming of Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) sparked a great debate over the weekend, and according to IOL, a name change is on the cards.
Delivering an eulogy at late struggle stalwart, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela’s funeral held in Soweto on Saturday, Malema threw down the gauntlet as he suggested that the airport be renamed to take the name of the anti-Apartheid icon.
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The new e-visas set to begin roll-out in SA at end of March 2019
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Sick of all the paperwork every time you travel to South Africa? Well, E-visas could soon make your lives a whole lot easier. Home Affairs seems to agree too…
The Department of Home Affairs has confirmed that phase one of a rollout of electronic visas (e-visas) will begin on 31 March 2019.
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Notes on Financial emigration: SARS and small expatriate fish
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Emigrating from South Africa is not as simple as packing up your bags, jumping on a plane and setting up shop somewhere else.
Unfortunately, there is still the issue of tax and no matter where you go, the taxman remains interested.
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The Rand stays strong, trades in a tight range
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The Rand has been buoyed by positive sentiment since last week’s Budget speech and rumours of a Cabinet reshuffle on the cards at the ANC National Executive Committee. Further support was expected during and after last night’s reshuffling of Malusi Gigaba and the reappointment of Nhlanhla Nene as Finance Minister. While the news has been..
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