Jun 27, 2019 | Immigration Law
Prior to the 2014 Immigration Regulations, foreign nationals in South Africa that overstayed their visit in the country were sanctioned with a fine upon their departure. However since the amendment was affected in 2014, the Department of Home Affairs has implemented a...
Nov 5, 2018 | Family Divorce and Matrimonial Law, Immigration Law
When planning to travel the world, you envision all the places you will go and the memories you will make. The last thing on your mind is all the red tape involved when crossing borders, especially when travelling with minors. South Africa is no exception to the rest...
Jun 19, 2018 | Family Divorce and Matrimonial Law, Immigration Law
South African Immigration Regulations state that a parent travelling with a minor child must produce the child’s unabridged birth certificate (or adoption certificate in respect of adopted children), as well as an affidavit granting consent from the other parent...
May 18, 2018 | Conveyancing and Property Law, Immigration Law
Foreigners may purchase and own immovable property in South Africa without any restrictions, as foreigners are generally subject to the same laws as South African nationals. The only foreigners disqualified from owning property in South Africa are foreigners that are...
Dec 8, 2017 | Family Divorce and Matrimonial Law, Immigration Law
Whether a parent is married, separated or divorced, they have parental rights and responsibilities towards their child. Often, when a parent travels or relocates permanently, they want to take their child with them but need to ensure they are within the law when they...
Sep 22, 2017 | Immigration Law, Labour and Employment Law, Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Is a foreign national employed in South Africa, in the absence of a work permit, considered an employee in terms of the Labour Relations Act No 66 of 1995 (LRA)? Both employers and foreign nationals are often faced with the threat of a lapsed work permit in view of...
