South African passport returns to Top 50 in latest global ranking
The South African passport is now ranked 48th in the world, marking its return to the top 50 strongest passports for the first time in over a decade.
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BT Football Academy clears the air on teens stranded in Spain
BT Football Academy explains what led to South African teens being stranded in Spain after a youth soccer tour.
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Julius Malema denied UK visa ahead of Cambridge Conference
Julius Malema has been denied a UK visa just hours before travelling to speak at Cambridge, prompting backlash from the EFF.
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Visa-free countries South Africans can explore in 2025
Explore visa-free and visa-on-arrival destinations for South Africans in 2025. Here’s a guide to the countries you can visit with ease.
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DA minister Leon Schreiber blasted for fumbling ‘Ukraine visa deal’
According to Magwenya, Schreiber’s announcement was premature as he had not received formal authorisation, leaving questions over the minister’s conduct in signing and publicising the deal.
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Home Affairs implements new visa directive: Here’s what you must know
South Africa’s Home Affairs has made changes to the visa process, no longer asking for extra documents like death or marriage certificates.
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Is Nelson Mandela grandson banned from the UK? – Here’s what we know
Nelson Mandela’s grandson, Mandla Mandela, faces visa issues delaying his UK tour amid claims of support for Palestinian groups.
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Namibia to impose new visa requirements for these countries in 2025
Starting April 1, 2025, nationals from 33 Western countries will require a visa on arrival to enter Namibia.
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SA’s visa-free travel to Ireland could be scrapped and it’s got to do with Zimbabwe
Ireland is considering ending visa-free travel for South Africans due to misuse by nationals from Zimbabwe and other African countries.
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Motsoaledi attempts to clean up SA work visa mess
Dr Motsoaledi emphasised that the department has not cancelled the Critical Skills Work Visa but has changed the manner in which the visa was previously operating.
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Dubai travel guide: Flights, holiday packages and visa requirements
Dive into our Dubai travel guide for South African travellers and learn how to master flights, holiday packages, and visa requirements.
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USA travel guide: Flights, holiday packages and visa requirements
This USA travel guide offers South African travellers insights into flights, holiday packages, and visa information for planning their trip.
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South Africa’s new short-term visa extension rule could force tourists out of the country on this date
Tourists who arrived in October and November 2023 could be forced to leave the country by the end of the month if they don’t get their visa extensions approved by Friday, 23 February 2024.
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South Africa digital nomad visa delayed: Here’s everything you must know
The potential economic value of digital nomads, with an estimated collective worth of US$787 billion annually, underscores the urgency of the matter.
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South Africa bets on reviving tourist economy with e-visa system
From March 2022, travellers from these countries will be able to apply for South African visa online.
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What you need to apply for a visa in South Africa
The skies are cautiously reopening and you may be planning your next trip abroad. Here’s a look at the visa application process in 2021.