Is your profession on the Critical Skills List? This visa is your fast track to working in South Africa! It's designed to attract highly skilled foreigners in sectors facing a shortage. The list is periodically updated, so it's vital to check the latest DHA publication. A valid job offer is required. The process involves SAQA evaluation and professional body certification. Let our experts verify your eligibility and streamline your application.

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Your go-to guide for SA immigration starts here! The Immigration Act 13 of 2002 is the cornerstone of all visa and permit regulations. It outlines the requirements for entering, residing, and working in South Africa. Recent amendments and court rulings continue to shape its application, making professional advice crucial. Staying compliant is key to avoiding declaration as an 'undesirable person.' Need clarity on how the Act affects you? We specialise in navigating its complexities.

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Driving for Bolt, Uber, Mr D, or Checkers Sixty60?
If you're undocumented, you're risking more than just your income.

The Risks if You're Not Legal:
- Vehicle impoundment
- Heavy fines
- Arrest & deportation
- Permanent bans from working in SA

The Benefits of Being Legal:
- No fear of roadblocks or police checks
- Full access to driver platforms
- Long-term job security
- Peace of mind

Your Legal Pathways May Include:
- Work or Critical Skills Visa
- Spousal or Relative Visa
- Asylum or Refugee Status (if applicable)
- Waivers & Special Concessions

Remember:
Home Affairs & Traffic Authorities are actively targeting undocumented drivers.

Don't wait until you're stopped – fix your status NOW!
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1. Right to Legal Representation
• You have the right to consult with a legal representative.
• Contact an immigration practitioner, legal aid clinic, or attorney urgently.
• Do not sign any documents without understanding them fully.

2. Section 34 of the Immigration Act
• You must be brought to court with 48 hours to confirm arrest but you can remain locked up very long as courts figure out what to do with you
• If you're found to be illegally in South Africa, you may be detained for up to 30 days (extendable by a magistrate) pending deportation.
• BUT this cannot happen arbitrarily. You must be informed of your rights, and Home Affairs must follow due process.- becomes a nightmare , you could lose your job , business , place to stay

3. Apply for Asylum Under Section 21 of the Refugees Act
You may not be deported if you:
• Indicate an intention to seek asylum, and
• Begin the process by applying online or at a Refugee Reception Office.
• The courts (e.g., Scalabrini Centre v DHA, Maow case) have ruled that even an emailed or manual application for asylum is enough to protect you from arrest and deportation—as long as it’s genuine.

Tip: Keep all proof of application—email receipts, DHA acknowledgements, etc. – This isa complex process use a registered Immigration Practitioner or Lawyer – Stay away from fly by night businesses

4. Challenge the Legality of Your Arrest or Detention
• If you were arrested without a warrant or the DHA/VFS failed to follow procedure, a court can declare the arrest unlawful.
• Lawyers can apply for a habeas corpus or interdict to secure your release.- Again do everything before you get arrested save yourself a lot of time and expenses

5. Consider Alternative Visa Options
If asylum is not suitable or rejected, consider:
• Spousal or Life Partner Visa (if in a genuine relationship with a South African)
• Child of SA citizen visa
• Special Permit (e.g., for ZEP holders if available)
• Waivers or Ministerial Discretions in limited cases

6. Court Precedents That Protect You
• Scalabrini Centre case (2024): DHA may not deport anyone who has indicated intent to apply for asylum.
• Maow v DHA (2025): Even manual or lost asylum applications trigger legal protection under Section 21(4).
• These rulings force Home Affairs to honour the asylum process, even when their systems fail.

Summary: Immediate Steps if Arrested
1. Ask to speak to a registered immigration practitioner or lawyer.
2. Tell the authorities you wish to apply for asylum (if applicable).
3. Avoid signing voluntary departure or deportation documents.
4. Inform a trusted person outside detention to seek legal help.
5. Document your situation—get names, dates, and locations.

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We’ve helped thousands of undocumented individuals legalise their status or defend against unlawful arrest and deportation. If you or someone you know is in this situation, contact us immediately.
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After attracting over 25 000 tourists in six months, Home Affairs launches phase two of Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS) to further boost tourism job creation

The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, can today announce the launch of phase two of the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS), which adds another 45 vetted and approved tour operators to the existing 65 operators that have participated in the programme since its launch in February 2025.

TTOS was conceptualised by Minister Schreiber to address the long-standing challenge faced by tour operators in bringing large tour groups from the burgeoning source markets of India and China to South Africa. It replaced manual, inefficient and paper-based processes that required prospective tourists to travel long distances just to apply for a visa, which then often took weeks to process and required a return trip for collection, with a new online system whereby tour operators upload applications online and get digital outcomes, on average, within 24 hours. The selected tour operators have entered into agreements with the Department to assume responsibility for the tourists they bring to the country.

Since the launch of the TTOS online portal just six months ago, TTOS has already succeeded in bringing an additional 25 024 tourists from India and China to South Africa who would otherwise have been deterred by the visa delays that previously undermined the ability of group travellers from these countries to spend valuable foreign currency in South Africa.

The latest research from Operation Vulindlela shows that one new formal sector job is created for every 13 tourists who visit our country, suggesting that TTOS has already created 1 924 new jobs during its first phase. Building on this success and after a rigorous inter-departmental assessment process, Home Affairs has now expanded the original group of operators from 65 to 110, further boosting the prospects for growing the tourism industry at a time of major economic headwinds for our country.

Minister Schreiber said: “TTOS demonstrates the power of our digital transformation agenda to enable economic growth and create jobs. The fact that we have attracted over 25 000 tourists in just six months working with a small handful of tour operators, confirms the enormous potential of growing this digital-first approach. That is exactly what we doing through the expansion of TTOS, as well as the pending introduction of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) and dedicated visa schemes for events and the creative industries. Taken together, our digital transformation agenda is set to take South Africa to a whole new level as a global destination.”

Minister Schreiber concluded: “Each reform we implement must be viewed as an individual piece of the bigger digital transformation puzzle we are building. All of our work is guided by our vision to deliver Home Affairs @ home, by building digital channels that enable both South Africans and legitimate travellers to obtain services online, from the comfort of their own homes. TTOS demonstrates the power of turning this vision into practice.”