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An article published in the Daily Maverick talks about the South African permanent residency application stoppage at the Department of Home Affairs over the past 17 months that has left over 33 000 people in limbo.

National Treasury and the South African Revenue Services (SARS) have published draft legislation on South Africa’s tax laws, which proposes significant changes that will impact South Africans looking to emigrate.

With unemployment figures at an all-time high, the Department of Home Affairs and Department of Labour are taking steps to curb the employment of illegal foreign nationals living in South Africa.

Covid-19 travel passes have become an international sticking point, as countries and citizens continue to face travel restrictions unless they provide proof of vaccination or a negative test.

The Department of Home Affairs is inviting qualifying Angolan nationals to apply for the Angolan Exemption Permit.

“In common law, everyone is in general permitted to use their property for any purpose they choose, provided that the use of the property should not intrude unreasonably on the use and enjoyment by the neighbours of their properties” (extract from the “gym case” below) Consider this unhappy scenario – you buy your dream homeRead more

“When a crime is imminent and foreseen it is expected of the law enforcement agency to take appropriate action. The duty of the police to provide assistance arises from their mandate to carry out law and order” (extract from judgment below) Can you sue the police if they fail to protect you during unrest andRead more

Employee looting and/or violence can take place during strike action or it can occur during non-workplace incidents such as the recent looting and public disorder sprees. In both cases employers need to take action, but with care. Addressing firstly the “strike” scenario, employees have strongly entrenched rights when it comes to taking industrial action. ButRead more

The Paperwork You Should Have Prepared In The Event Of Your Passing Compiling a “red file” may alleviate the burden and stress of your loved ones once you have passed. This file will contain essential information that can be used to settle estate or administer a person’s estate. The following documents should be included inRead more

As countries around the globe move to reopen their borders, countries like South Africa risk missing out if vaccinations aren’t increased and Covid-19 cases are not contained. Although Covid-19 variants may affect conditions, it is only a matter of time before travellers in some parts of the world take to the skies again, thanks toRead more