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SA Migration Newsletter
24 / 2023 |
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 SA Migration
International was created out of the need for a
specialist organization to assist people wishing to immigrate,
volunteer, work, bring family, study or open businesses in South
Africa.
Representatives of various civil society organisations criticised the White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection at a Lawyers for Human Rights roundtable on Monday, describing the draft policy as ‘vague’ and ‘poorly drafted’.
Civil society representatives have slammed the recently published White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection as being flawed and poorly drafted. Concerns have been raised about the draft policy’s alleged attempts to “scapegoat” the migrant community in the lead-up to South Africa’s 2024 general elections.
Three people, one of them being a pastor, have been found guilty of credit card fraud in which Absa Bank suffered a loss of R1 million.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said the trio were convicted in the Eastern Cape High Court on various charges.
The accused are 30-year-old Pakistani national, Muhammad Afzal Yaseen, 46-year-old pastor, Khaya Honeman Nocanda, and former Absa manager of the Middelburg branch, Mandisa Mirriam Ndletyana, 33.
Tourist arrivals to the country doubled in the first nine months of the year compared to the same period last year, according to Tourism Minister, Patricia de Lille.
“Between January and September this year, South Africa saw a significant influx of tourists, with over 6.1 million visitors arriving in the country, more than 58.4% when compared to the 3.8million arrivals to South Africa during the same period in 2022.
Scientists Josie and Joan Ferrer Obiol says their dream of returning to the UK has been turned upside down
Couples planning a new life in the UK have been left heartbroken by changes restricting who can apply to live here.
From April 2024, British citizens or people already settled in the UK will need to show they earn £38,700 before their overseas partner can live here with them - a sharp jump from the current threshold of £18,600.
They also still need to show they are in a marriage or civil partnership when they apply for a family visa, intend to be within six months, or that they have been living together for at least two years.
The Constitutional Court has ruled that parts of the Immigration Act are unconstitutional.
• The Constitutional Court has declared sections of the Immigration Act invalid and unconstitutional as they discriminate against foreign divorced and separated parents.
• According to the act, a foreigner on a spousal visa must leave the country when their relationship with a South African ends, even if they have children together.
• The court gave Parliament 24 months to make the necessary amendments to the act, so it is consistent with the Constitution.
London (AFP) Britain`s embattled Conservative government unveiled a raft of measures Monday aimed at cracking down on record levels of migration a key battleground in a general election expected next year. Home Secretary James Cleverly unveiled proposals to cut regular migration. The UK announced it would raise the minimum salary threshold for a skilled worker visa and prevent overseas health and social care staff from bringing family dependents to Britain.
Each year, Canada attracts numerous international students who enter the country by obtaining study visas and permits. These students are required to adhere to specific conditions throughout their academic journey. One crucial aspect that international students often consider is Canada’s rental cost.
One major issue affecting international students’ entire experience in Canada is the expense of renting. It is crucial that they comprehend and budget for the costs related to housing while they are studying in the nation. Furthermore, international students looking for accommodation in Canada may make better decisions if they are aware of the rental circumstances and market trends. SA
Migration International
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Migration
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Table of Contents
1. About SA Migration
2. Civil society slams ‘poorly drafted’ White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection 3. Pastor, former Absa branch manager and Pakistani national found guilty of R1 million credit card fraud 4. Over 6.1 million tourist arrivals to SA between January and September 5. Couples `devastated` by migration visa rule changes 6. Foreign parents: Constitutional Court declares parts of Immigration Act unconstitutional 7. UK announces limits on regular migration as it tries to turn polls around 8. Exploring Canada`s rental cost, Most and least expensive cities
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