Sadly, it is a reality that many marriages break down. In many cases, the visa granted to one of the parties was based on the relationship/marriage, and the immigration status is thus often compromised
U2 were inspired to write a song especially for the Nelson Mandela biopic after watching an early cut of the film.
You could place all your hard-earned wealth at risk by simply not making a valid Will.
Zimbabwe’s ruling Zanu-PF party – which has been in power since democracy in 1980 – is set to enter the country’s mining sector as a competitor in a bid to raise funds
The value of the rand continues to decline against the strong pound and US dollar, marking its lowest point for five years this week.
R1.2billion has been approved for new housing projects in Cape Town, starting this year. Areas for redevelopment include run-down areas of the Cape Flats, and will provide more housing for those living in temporary settlements.
Well, it certainly took some searching: under the wreckage of the South African executive’s various setbacks, gaffes, scandals and furores, some good was done. Some government departments are broadly functional; a handful are thriving. We look at 10 isolated examples of the country and government we dream of
The average South African is still the richest in Africa, but oil and mining wealth mean that other countries are in hot pursuit – while once-bustling Zimbabwe still bleeds wealth. This was the outcome of a major report on the wealth of Africa’s citizens released this week
The South African High Commission in London has announced that registration for South Africans based in the United Kingdom will open from Thursday 9 January 2014.
In a year during which the government of Africa’s richest country lurched from the frying pan to the fire, a lot of good was also done. In the interests of sunshine journalism, The South African therefore presents (after considerable research) its Top Ten list of things the state did right this year
When the rural and relatively poor Free State and Northwest shot to the top of Matric rankings this year, many applauded: here was proof that wealth and density are no prerequisite for schooling success. But research shows that these provinces were also first and second on a sadder measure: losing about half of their Grade 10s before they sit Matric
BIC frequently receives queries from persons who are offered jobs in the UK on Tier 2 work permits, with benefits that almost sound too good to be true. How can one be sure it is not a scam?
Hesitant cheer among adults has greeted jubilation among school-leavers: South Africa’s 2013 report card is the best since 1994. But what does having a Matric pass really mean?
Dr Mamphela Ramphele, the leader of Agang SA, a party championing clean government and a political home for all South Africans that is contesting the 2014 elections, will address expats in London on 20 January.
The University of Cape Town Trust UK will host a London lecture on on 15 January 2014 on “The state of the mining industry in South Africa – and the impact of the 2014 elections”.
Registration for the 2014 elections has now opened for South Africans abroad. You can register at your closest South African embassy, High Commission or consulate during their normal working hours until 7 February 2014.
The publishers of TheSouthAfrican.com are looking for a Cape Town based journalist with web writing and subbing skills.
A jubilant crowd gathered on Cape Town’s Grand Parade for an incredible light show projected onto Cape Town’s neo-Renaissance-style City Hall. After a video displaying the ways in which the city hopes to ‘live design, transform life’ during its year-long run as World Design Capital, Nelson Mandlela’s face appeared with the national flag. As the crowd erupted in cheers, the countdown began, followed by a long night of music and fireworks
A major discovery in HIV is good news for South Africa, where about 1 in 10 are HIV-positive. Patients previously believed ‘cured’ of HIV have experienced a viral rebound, marking an important new question: if HIV can remain in the body while undetectable in the blood, where might the ‘deep reservoir’ that harbours the virus be?
South Africa exported R770 million (USD 72 million) more in value than it imported in the second-last month of 2013
Fitch Ratings, one of the world’s largest credit ratings agencies, kept South Africa’s rating steady this week despite ongoing concern about the economy’s failure to grow – and, in particular, to grow in a way that creates jobs
I am a Tier 2 migrant and would like to find out for how long I am allowed to go on business trips abroad. My director would like for me to travel overseas on a business trip for 7 months. Would this be allowed?
In many ways, this was South Africa’s year: the Beloved Country reached the ‘end of the beginning’ of democracy when Madiba passed, and the world celebrated his life and legacy with us. But Mzansi also made headlines when Oscar shot Reeva, and our own national conversation continues to revolve around the urgent national challenges we face and the search for the next generation of leaders.
We ring in the festive season by looking back at some of the news stories that made us smile in 2013.
UK-based SABMiller chairman Graham Mackay, who spent his life creating one of the world’s most admired businesses, passed away on Wednesday at his home in Hampshire.