NEWSFLASH: Home affairs scrap the 60-day filing rule
Foreign nationals in South Africa no longer have to lodge visa extension or change of status applications at least 60 days before their visa expires.
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NEWSFLASH: Registered or unregistered? What South African married parties to a customary marriage need to know
A special registration period enables parties to validly conclude customary marriages that were not registered within the prescribed period, thereby regularising their marital status.
NEWSFLASH: SOUTH AFRICA'S IMMIGRATION CRACKDOWN: WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOU?
Following the President's address of 7 June 2026, South Africa is rolling out its most far-reaching immigration enforcement framework in decades. Employers and foreign nationals alike need to act now.
CONSTITUTIONAL SHIFT IN DUAL CITIZENSHIP: A NEW DAWN FOR SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONALS
In a landmark ruling on 6 May 2025, the Constitutional Court delivered a unanimous judgment in Democratic Alliance v Minister of Home Affairs, declaring Section 6(1)(a) of the Citizenship Act, 1995, unconstitutional—thereby restoring dual citizenship rights to affected South Africans.
SOUTH AFRICA'S IMMIGRATION DIGITAL LEAP: NEW VISAS & DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AHEAD OF G20
South Africa's Department of Home Affairs (DHA) is ushering in a new era of immigration modernisation, driven by digital innovation and sector-specific visa categories. These reforms aim to streamline processes, bolster economic growth, and cement South Africa's position as a competitive global hub for talent and tourism.
POPIA PRESS: Information Officer, what is it and why do you need one?
POPIA PRESS: Information Officer, what is it and why do you need one?
POPIA PRESS: The New Normal
If you have any queries relating to POPIA compliance, Shepstone & Wylie is here to help.
Child Care and Contact Q&A
Q&A including child care, parenting plans, access / contact to your child and If your child is removed without your consent.
The Ante Nuptial Contract
With your wedding fast approaching, you are asking yourself: “Do I need an Ante Nuptial Contract? Who can assist me with drafting one?”. The Child & Family Law team at Shepstone & Wylie Attorneys is here to assist you.
The Requirements for a Successful Malicious Prosecution Claim
In the appeal case of George Magwabeni v Christopher Liomba, 2015, the Supreme Court of Appeal (“SCA”) reviewed the judgment of the Limpopo Local Division that found Magwabeni liable for damages for malicious prosecution.
Costs in Matters Concerning the Best Interests of Children
At arriving at a decision as to costs in matrimonial matters, judicial officers take into account a variety of factors.