VISA AMENDMENTS ANNOUNCED TO BOOST ECONOMIC GROWTH

Minister of Home Affairs Malusi Gigaba announced a number of measures last week related to visas that are in line with President Ramaphosa’s efforts to boost economic growth. These measures include the following: Travel for Minors: On the topic of minors, Gigaba said that Home Affairs required that minors travelling in or out of the country do so with the consent of both parents as required by the Children’s Act. “As indicated by the president, we are simplifying the rules...