Decision to end Zimbabwean Exemption Permit still stands – Motsoaledi
A “clerical issue” – not a change of policy – forced the Department of Home Affairs to withdraw Immigration Directive No. 10 of 2021.
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Home Affairs withdraws directive on Zimbabwean Exemption Permit
The Department of Home Affairs has withdrawn Immigration Directive No. 10 of 2021 on the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP).
Air France resumes flights to South Africa as travel ban is lifted
Air France has announced a resumption of flights to South Africa after France lifted its travel ban. Here are the new regulations and flight schedule.
’50 illegal immigrants from South Africa’ arrested this year, Texas Governor insists
Texas Governor Gregg Abbott has doubled down on his claims that there have been “illegal” immigrants from South Africa attempting to cross the US border.
Ramaphosa appoints special envoys to eSwatini amid pro-democracy protests
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed special envoys to “engage” with eSwatini’s King Mswati III following weeks of pro-democracy protests in that country.
Bastille Day 2021: 5 intriguing facts about France’s big holiday
As France celebrates Bastille Day 2021 this week, Air France shares some intriguing facts about one of the country’s biggest holidays.
Africa should get bigger slice of $650b IMF, World Bank funding – Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says Africa’s share of IMF’s post-COVID-19 economic recovery funding should increase from $33b to at least $162b.
Tanzanian opposition leader insists John Magufuli died of COVID-19
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu has accused the government of “lying” about the cause of President John Magufuli’s death.
South Africa should provide COVID-19 vaccines to ‘all of Africa’ – Malema
Malema vowed that the EFF’s support for Africa and Africans around the world will “never be shaken by the so-called ‘Put South Africa First'” movement.
Ramaphosa to rich countries: Stop hoarding COVID-19 vaccines
“We are all not safe if some countries are vaccinating their people and other countries are not vaccinating,” President Cyril Ramaphosa said.