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Children born abroad with one South African parent have right to citizenship - ConCourt

• a seven-year legal battle fought by Lawyers for Human Rights on behalf of four people born to SA parents outside the country. • The case centred on the Citizenship Amendment Act of 2010 and how it applied to people born outside of South Africa ...

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R e c o g n i s ed R e f u g e e (Section 24 Permit)

This means that : A refugee can apply for permanent residence if he or she has been living in South Africa on a refugee status permit for a minimum of five consecutive years.143 For a recognized refugee to receive a permanent residence permit, the ...

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Americans Can Travel â€` But Should They?

Americans must make tough sacrifices to get our vacations back. It’s not fun, but it’s the right thing to do â€` and the fastest way to start traveling again.

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BORDERS ARE OPEN: IT’S PEAK HOLIDAY SEASON IN EUROPE BUT ARE EUROPEANS REALLY TRAVELING?

Europe opened its internal borders six weeks ago. Bookings are up, but there’s a big difference between booking a trip and actually taking one. It was just under six weeks ago that Europe opened its internal borders in the hopes of salvaging a sum ...

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Preparing to get married

The solemnisation and registration of civil marriages, customary marriages and civil unions are managed by the Department of Home Affairs. Civil marriages are governed by the Marriage Act and regulations issued in terms of the Act. South Africa also ...

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Refugee Status & Asylum

GENERAL PROCEDURE: APPLICATION FOR ASYLUM An Asylum Seeker He is a person who has fled his or her country of origin and is seeking recognition and protection as a refugee in the Republic of South Africa, and whose application is still under consid ...

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Encouraging consumer trust as online retail hots up

`E-commerce`s rise, especially now, reinforces the point that consumer trust and legitimacy of online retailers are paramount, especially in an era of heightened risk and uncertainty,` says Craig Lubbe, CEO for Bidorbuy.

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What migration to the cloud means for small businesses

Running a small business is no easy task, especially during the digital migration. We have seen many companies switch from fixed business IT infrastructure to mobile, more easily accessible cloud options. But what does this change mean for small busi ...

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New visa rules good news for South Africans looking for work in the UK

The UK Home Office has announced that it will henceforth no longer include doctors and nurses in the cap on the Tier 2 Visa cap.

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Harness the power of AI technology to drive business success

Artificial intelligence (AI) is in the spotlight - and with good reason. South African businesses have been adopting this technology to gain a competitive advantage over their industry rivals while decreasing their operational costs and enhancing cus ...

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A Changing World Requires a Changing View of Security

In the last few months, IT teams have delivered more solutions to remote working problems than ever before. What’s more, they have delivered them at tremendous pace, proving that when push comes to shove, you can make a sizable business decision an ...

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`We have reason to be optimistic`: How SA is taming Covid-19 storm

Health minister Zweli Mkhize tests a mattress in one of the newly built Covid-19 wards at Clairwood Hospital in Durban. Mkhize visited urban and rural hospitals in KwaZulu-Natal to check the state of readiness as the pandemic approaches its expected ...

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There’s No Silver Bullet to Deal with Cyberattacks

The pandemic threatening our global economy has significantly impacted online behavior and the security of businesses and individuals.

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Security Jobs: What’s Hot and What’s Cooling

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, telecommuting was gaining momentum. Analysis from FlexJobs and Global Workplace Analytics shows that remote work grew 44 percent in the last five years and is predicted to increase even more post-pandemic

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Portugal: ‘Gold’ visa scheme brings in €56M in July, 43% less YoY

Funds raised through ‘gold’ visas fell by 43% in July, year-on-year, and fell by 37% compared to June, to €56 million, according to accounts made by Lusa based on SEF statistics.