For foreign nationals undertaking short-term work assignments in South Africa, the Visitor’s Visa in terms of section 11(2) of the Immigration Act, 2002 (Act No. 13 of 2002) offers the solution. Here’s what you need to know about this visa category and the application process.
As the new school year approaches, many international students are preparing to embark on their educational journey in South Africa. With this exciting opportunity comes the essential task of securing a Study Visa. To embark on your prospective academic journey, the visa process that requires careful attention to detail to ensure a smooth transition for students pursuing their education in South Africa.
The Mauritius Minister of Finance has a clear fiscal vision for Mauritius, and he remains convinced of the continued growth trajectory of their economy. There is a uniform strategy to ensure that Mauritius remains a destination of choice for foreign capital and attracting foreign talent and wealth. For the past 5 years his administration has surpassed the global growth predictions for the Mauritius economy. The policies and delivery of government sectors are co-ordinated, with foreign investment and critical skills as key priorities.
It is a struggle to fill South Africa’s corner offices.
According to the latest Critical Skills Survey Report by Xpatweb, C-suite executives are among the top 10 skills businesses find hard to recruit, with 10% of large corporates and multinationals in South Africa listing it as a challenge.
Drilling down into the Survey Âresults, it is clear companies find it especially difficult to fill the positions of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO).
In 2023-’24 the need for experienced CEOs, increased by 2 percentage points to 21%, compared to 2021. The demand for COOs spiked from 24% of respondents battling to attract these experts in 2021, to 28% in 2024.
Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber is confident that the department will be able to clear the 300 000-plus visa backlog by December, as he looks to tackle key issues facing the entity and position it as an enabler of economic growth.
