https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/762.html South Africa Immigration and Citizenship Law news 15 Immigration & Citizenship Law news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/762.html en-us Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:04:59 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/us-restricts-visas-for-some-foreign-nationals-from-south-africa-853973a The United States has announced new visa restrictions targeting some foreign nationals from South Africa, adding a new consideration for people affected by the policy when travelling to the US. 1-271779 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Immigration & Citizenship Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/2026-african-legal-awards-celebrates-continents-top-legal-talent-075425a The 13th annual African Legal Awards celebrated legal excellence from across the continent at The Wanderers Club in Johannesburg on 4 September 2026. 1-271637 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:36:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Immigration & Citizenship Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/home-affairs-launches-digitalised-trusted-employer-scheme-phase-ii-967284a The Department of Home Affairs has on Monday gazetted the launch of Phase II of its highly successful Trusted Employer Scheme (TES), marking another major step in modernising South Africa's immigration system to reduce red tape, attract investment and support economic growth and job creation. 1-270074 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Immigration & Citizenship Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/constitutional-court-rules-asylum-seekers-once-rejected-cannot-reapply-178126a The majority judgment found that the Refugees Act is silent on reapplications and the court would come dangerously close to legislating if it allowed these. 1-268128 Thu, 14 May 2026 16:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Immigration & Citizenship Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/closing-date-for-submissions-on-white-paper-on-citizenship-extended-849053a The closing date for the submission of public comments on the Draft Revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection has been extended from 31 January 2026 to 15 February 2026. 1-264859 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:24:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Immigration & Citizenship Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bestofbiz-2025-legal-283877a We've compiled our annual #BestofBiz 2025 lists across all our industries featuring our most popular articles, most-read contributors and company news. Discover the most read content on Bizcommunity's Legal site over the past year below. 1-264280 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Immigration & Citizenship Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/home-affairs-launches-new-home-affairs-citizenship-reinstatement-portal-063435a Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber on Monday, 24 November, announced the launch of the ground-breaking new Home Affairs Citizenship Reinstatement Portal, a major step forward in the department’s digital transformation programme to deliver dignity for all South Africans. 1-263697 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 09:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Immigration & Citizenship Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/zimbabwe-and-lesotho-permits-extended-to-may-2027-404059a Helen Suzman Foundation urges Home Affairs minister to fast-track talks with the public over the future of the permits. 1-262225 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 08:24:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Immigration & Citizenship Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/eswatini-government-faces-court-challenge-for-accepting-us-deportees-735852a Human rights lawyers and activists have sued the government of Eswatini for making a secretive deal with President Donald Trump's administration to accept third-country deportees from the US, which they claim was unconstitutional. 1-260742 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 13:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Immigration & Citizenship Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/us-suspends-visa-processing-in-zimbabwe-embassy-says-957334a The United States has stopped processing most visas in Zimbabwe until further notice, its embassy in the capital Harare said on Wednesday, citing unspecified concerns with the government. 1-260604 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Immigration & Citizenship Law South Africa