Cape Town named one of the world’s best cities in 2022

22 July 2022  CapeTown etc

Cape Town and its surrounds have been shining in the global spotlight recently. From two of our restaurants classed with the world’s culinary’s finest, to two of our most scenic hotels ranked as the best on the continent and not to mention our small towns that have millionaires from all around the world flocking in their direction. It’s safe to say that our part of the world is feeling the love.

Adding to the Mother City’s list of accolades is another crowning that perfectly packages all of the above. Recently, Cape Town was voted as one of the best cities in the world.

The 53 best cities in the world list for 2022 is compiled by London publication Time Out. Taking to quiz thousands of city-slickers, Time Out wanted to know what life was currently like in cities around the world. From the theatres and galleries to the restaurant and nightlife scenes, “the idea is to create a global snapshot of city living, and point people in the direction of the places locals are really raving about,” said Time Out.

“We’ve highlighted places that aren’t boring or overly expensive or overrated,” it added before explaining that beyond the cities’ best attributes, practical factors like public transport and sustainability were also added into the mix to determine which cities would make the world’s best list.

The editors also banded together to share their inside scoops on what the it factors are for each of the cities.

Perched on the list’s 11th spot is Cape Town. Time Out describes Cape Town’s it factors as being one of the best cities in the world for outdoor adventures, an oasis of beauty (a common description by locals at 93 percent) a place of theatre nurturing and a hub of different activities. 87 percent said that Cape Town offers the kind of environment where relaxation is made easy, and 93 percent rated Cape Town highly for the versatility of things to do.

Other big cities that graced the list were Edinburgh, Chicago, Medellín, Amsterdam, Marrakech London, New York and many more.

The locals have spoken, as have true words. So, where does one start on enjoying Cape Town’s magic, based on these factors?

Outdoor adventures

• Hiking: The best way to see the city’s beauty is to climb to the most epic views. Try an easy hike, a unique excursion like Elephant’s Eye, or one of our waterfall hike adventures to get into one of the city’s best-loved activities.
• Water activities: It may be winter, but there are still dime-a-dozen ways to enjoy our water wonders, from water bikes to kayaking featuring dolphins. Need more ideas? We’ve got the goods with our water-based activities list. 
• Beaches and tidal pools: Ocean lovers’ will hardly be in shortage of a new seascape to explore. Check out our ultimate guide to tidal pools and which beaches to try.
• The outdoors featuring a glass of wine: There are many ways to enjoy a glass of vino and the beauty of our vineyards, including e-biking adventures the famous Franschhoek wine tram and more. 

Appreciating the beauty of it all 

• Sunset spots: When it comes to some of the most beautiful sights to see in Cape Town kicking off with a sunset session will have your camera roll waning and your eyes widening with wonder. Where to start?
• Most photogenic spots: Cape Town loves the camera, and if you’re ready to get snapping,
• Art in the city: We’re spoilt for choice when it comes to art galleries in Cape Town. Get your gallery on or roam the streets in search of epic street art. We guarantee your world will be far more colourful.
• Travel through the senses: Cape Town can be appreciated in every sense. Try hearing your way through Cape Town and listening to its magic.

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South African Permanent Residence

SA Migration 22/07/2022

South Africa encourages permanent residency if you are serious about staying in South Africa on a long terms permanent basis there are many categories you can apply under.

• Hold a General Work Visa for five years and have a permanent job offer.
• Hold a Relative’s Visa sponsored by an immediate family member.
• Hold a Critical Skills Visa and have 5 years relevant work experience.
• Be in a proven life partner relationship for five years
• Be married to an SA Spouse for at least five years.
• Have held Refugee Asylum Status for five years.
• Hold a Business Visa.
• Receive a monthly income of R37,000 through Pension or Retirement Annuity
• Have a net asset worth of R12m and payment to Home Affairs of R120,000

• Relatives Visa

  

A Relative's Visa may be issued by the Department to a foreigner who is a member of the immediate family of a citizen or a resident, providing that such citizen or resident provides the prescribed financial assurances.

This only applies to first level of kinship i.e: Brother, Sister, Mother, Father.

The period of validity of the Visa shall be determined by the financial assurance provided, but will not exceed a period of 24 months at a time. A relative Visa issued to a spouse shall lapse upon the dissolution of the spousal relationship and the Department may at any time satisfy itself that a good faith spousal relationship exists and or continues to exist.

Let SA Migration Intl handle your entire case from filling out the documentation to processing the application.

• SA Visa /
• Life Partner Visa

Life Partner Visa

Life Partner visa is issued to someone in a long term relationship.

This type of South Africa life partner visa is available to people in either heterosexual or same-sex relationships and can apply for a life partner temporary residence visa or a permanent residence depending on the length of the relationship in question.

An application for temporary residence life partner visa requires that the partners are in a proven relationship for 2 years. Foreigners who are life partners of South African citizens or permanent resident holders may apply for permanent residence if they have been together for 5 years or more in terms the Immigration Act.

To obtain permanent residence, you would have to have been living with your partner for more than 5 years. This came about with the new regulations.

The life partner visa is very similar to the spousal visa but accommodates same sex partnerships. You will have to prove financial and emotional support and may be called upon to be interviewed by the department.

SA Migration Intl will guide you through the entire process and make sure that your application is fully compliant with the immigration law to ensure a successful outcome. Once your application has been submitted we ensure you will be able to track the progress of said application either directly via VFS or via our followup processes via our application tracking system and be kept fully up to date with the progress of your application.

Once we confirm that you will qualify for the visa we will ensure you have a successful application.

If you need a life partner or spouse visa for South Africa please contact us now!

SA Home Affairs Minister Motsoaledi unveils border guards

Newsday 20 July 2022

SOUTH Africa’s Minister of Home Affairs Aaron Motsoaledi today unveiled 200 border guards in a bid to enhance border security at the Beitbridge border post.

South Africa is expected to unveil more border guards at other border posts in the neighbouring country.

During the unveiling of the border guards at Beitbridge, other arms of SA’s government showed disinterest amid claims that Motsoaledi is bringing in an ulterior African Nation Congress (ANC) force into mainstream public administration.

As Motsoaledi set the border guards into action, across the road the South African Revenue Services (SARS) officials picketed as they continued their strike against the SA government.

SARS officers are demanding better wages and the resignation of their chief executive officer under whom they claim that working conditions have deteriorated while their perks were reduced.

“Staff morale has been low ever since the new chief executive came.  There are claims by some concerned citizens that the minister (Motsoaledi) is legalising an underground ANC force under an organisation called Dudula,” a source said.

The highlights of the day as Motsoaledi unveiled the guards included a pass-out parade of the newly-recruited members of the Border Guard whose selection has also raised eyebrows in Musina.

“We were just told to apply but were never responded to. They brought their own people from other areas,” Virginia Mbedzi of Musina said.

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Newsday 20 July 2022

SOUTH Africa’s Minister of Home Affairs Aaron Motsoaledi today unveiled 200 border guards in a bid to enhance border security at the Beitbridge border post.

South Africa is expected to unveil more border guards at other border posts in the neighbouring country.

During the unveiling of the border guards at Beitbridge, other arms of SA’s government showed disinterest amid claims that Motsoaledi is bringing in an ulterior African Nation Congress (ANC) force into mainstream public administration.

As Motsoaledi set the border guards into action, across the road the South African Revenue Services (SARS) officials picketed as they continued their strike against the SA government.

SARS officers are demanding better wages and the resignation of their chief executive officer under whom they claim that working conditions have deteriorated while their perks were reduced.

“Staff morale has been low ever since the new chief executive came.  There are claims by some concerned citizens that the minister (Motsoaledi) is legalising an underground ANC force under an organisation called Dudula,” a source said.

The highlights of the day as Motsoaledi unveiled the guards included a pass-out parade of the newly-recruited members of the Border Guard whose selection has also raised eyebrows in Musina.

“We were just told to apply but were never responded to. They brought their own people from other areas,” Virginia Mbedzi of Musina said.

www.samigration.com