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The Department of Home Affairs is reviewing its IT architecture to improve customer service and reduce overall dependence on the State Information Technology Agency (SITA), says minister Aaron Motsoaledi.

holders of intra-company transfers (ITC) currently in South Africa to apply for a two year extension to the ICT they currently hold.

Marianne Merten of the Daily Maverick discusses the real life challenges of people in South Africa struggling to obtain their permanent residency permits from the Department of Home Affairs.

“Consequential Loss: This is loss not directly caused by the insured event, but is an indirect result of the event. This is loss or damage that was not foreseen by the insurer or the policyholder at the time the policy was taken out. Consequential loss is in many instances not covered and cover is dependentRead more

“Retirement is for people who don’t like their jobs” (Paul McCartney) Many employees reaching “retirement age” (often set at 60 or 65) are not ready to retire. Perhaps they need to carry on earning an income, often they are fit and healthy and want to remain engaged and productive. Increasingly, both factors are at play.Read more

“PIE recognises that in appropriate circumstances the right to full exercise of ownership must give way, in the interest of justice and equity, to the right of vulnerable persons to a home.” (Extract from judgment below) “Unlawful occupiers” of land have strong rights under our Constitution and other laws, and most property owners and landlordsRead more

“Don’t fear death, plan for it” (Anon) Amazingly, here we are in the middle of a deadly pandemic yet still some 70% – 80% of working South Africans are said to have no will in place. That’s crazy for two reasons – Without a will your loved ones are exposed   When you die your grievingRead more

According to an article in Business Tech, the Department of Home Affairs plans to expand its partnership with banks to offer more services at branches across the country.

The Department of Home Affairs has announced a new appointment system in a bid to cut down on excessive queueing and corruption.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has eased travel restrictions for vaccinated South Africans, allowing applications for tourist visas from people from all countries, provided they are fully vaccinated with one of the WHO-approved Covid-19 vaccines.