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The Department of Home Affairs published new regulations today, 26 March 2021, in Government Gazette 44335. A year ago, special visa concessions were announced which automatically extended visas which expired during the state of disaster. The ongoing state of disaster was announced on 15 March 2020. The visa concessions allowed foreign nationals to remain in […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced last night that South Africa will move to Alert level 1 on Monday, 21 September. The move will see South Africa re-opening its borders to foreign tourists from 1 October, with travel restrictions to and from certain countries with high infection rates. Foreign nationals will also be permitted to apply for […]
South Africa’s borders are not completely closed – yet Individuals who have been in high-risk countries will be denied entry Foreign nationals presently in South Africa will be allowed to extend their visas On 18 March 2020, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation issued a travel advisory with more information on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s […]
When arranging a family holiday, you want to include as much of your family as possible so that nobody feels left out. For a lot of people, the family includes the pets that brighten up their lives and their home. However, not all places accommodate these furry friends that people have. On that note, here […]
When looking into a volunteer or working visa, one might either want to spend their time contributing to the greater good of animals, or to South Africa’s community. At first, foreigners who come to South Africa might find themselves quickly drawn here, seeking to uplift poverty-stricken areas. However, for others looking into a volunteer visa, […]
When you think ‘South Africa’ as a foreigner looking to take a gap year, your mind will most likely drift straight to working on a safari, riding an elephant to work, or sleeping in some hut in the middle of nowhere teaching English. And guess what, all of those things probably are quite doable – […]
Going hiking is a satisfying activity that more people should try and incorporate into their lives. If you hike regularly, then you should be quite aware of the many benefits of a great hike. Not only will it help get you physically fit, but it will also improve your overall mental well-being. Immersing yourself in […]
Moving to another country can be a pretty daunting experience, even more so when you are moving to a place where the only ‘person’ you know is the ginger cat from down the road. Luckily for you, most South Africans are extremely hospitable and friendly. In fact, so much so that Cape Town is one […]
Although Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, it has gathered some pretty negative rep in the news in the past. However, all is not doom and gloom here. In fact, it’s quite the opposite and can prove to be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. As […]
South Africa is an explosive mixture of primitive exotics and advantageous modernity. Explore the adorable Cape Town promenades to graceful elephants in Kruger National Park, the best sunny beaches on the African coast and the fantastic tropics of Limpopo, chic hotels, to finally enjoying some of the famous wine brands grown in SA – there […]