Tag: documents
South African photographer documents pantsula
South African photographer and filmmaker Chris Saunders has spent the last six years
documenting the evolution of pantsula dancing. His images have been seen around the world,
outlining the dance's history as well as its significance as a positive African youth culture.
Consular services for foreigners
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both)? Our offices abroad, your country's office in South Africa, as well as the
Department of International Relations and Cooperation, can help you in a number of
ways.
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Refugees and asylum seekers
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have fled persecution and instability to seek sanctuary within its borders.
Immigrating to South Africa
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categories, requirements and application procedures, and get the answers to some
frequently asked questions.
African inventions site honoured
AfriGadget, a volunteer-run website that documents African innovation and ingenuity, has been named one of Time magazine’s 50 best websites for 2008.
Joburg opens migrant helpdesk
Johannesburg has opened a migrant helpdesk to provide legal migrants and asylum seekers with information on basic services such as housing, education and healthcare in the city.
Skilled foreigners welcome in SA
South Africa is welcoming skilled foreigners with open arms. The government has issued a list of quota work permits for selected professions, which means foreign nationals with the required qualifications and experience will be allowed to enter the country without first having secured employment.
New immigration law to draw skills
South Africa's new immigration regulations are designed to attract the foreign skills and investment needed for economic growth. They also reflect SA's commitment to human rights and the security of those living within the country's borders.
SA revamps immigration services
South Africa has launched a specialist immigration branch in order to offer a professional, world-class service to the growing number of foreigners visiting the country.