SAQA Fee Increase
SAQA released a statement of tariff increases that will also include changes in the administrative fees charged to process refunds.
Department of Home Affairs: Contact Centre Launched
On 18 October 2016, the Department of Home Affairs launched a new and integrated contact centre to ensure that enquiries and complaints are dealt with efficiently and effectively. Prior to the new system being implemented, there were a lot of public concerns on how queries were being managed and with many complaints of the telephone lines not being answered.
Blanket Concession for International Students Affected by the Current Student Protests
Blanket concession for international students affected by the current student protests.
Carte Blanche – Visa Vitriol
The Department of Home Affairs introduced visa-handling service VFS in 2014 to streamline administration.
Proposed amendments to Immigration Act will save jobs – James Vos
The recently tabled Draft First Amendment of the Immigration Regulations made under the Immigration Act by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA), does nothing to address the loss of jobs in the tourism industry, including concerns raised by the tourism industry, government departments and opposition parties.