New statistics published by New Zealand Immigration shows how South Africans have been trying to emigrate to the country using refugee status, and failing. Continue reading…
When perusing the many online groups for communities of South Africans abroad, it soon becomes clear that the one single biggest problem for SA Expats (SAFFAs), or just those visiting or travelling abroad, is getting Documentation or Identification from SA Embassies (DIRCO) or even Home Affairs back home! In many cases this documentation is vital in order to travel or remain legally abroad. Yes, we all know, and joke, that South Africa is now a barely functioning failed state, but to be told in an official communication by an SA Embassy, that you would have to wait up to THREE YEARS for a birth certificate, is, to put it bluntly, criminal! The Embassy even went so far as to recommend asking family back home to do it for you! Remind us again why we have a “government” and pay taxes? Continue reading…
South Africans with good qualifications are leaving the country in increasing numbers, causing a serious shortage of well-qualified workers. Immigration agencies are experiencing an increase in people with good qualified careers who are going abroad for a variety of reasons. According to informed sources, the main reasons are cited as the shrinking economy, the state’s.. Continue reading…
This latest ranking of passport power and global mobility – which is based on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) – shows that overall, African states continue to fare poorly, although there have been some recent positive changes as more countries on the continent relax their visa policies. Continue reading…
Government-backed group condemns citizens wearing shirt affirming that it is, in fact, okay to be white. It’s not okay to be white, according to New Zealand’s Human Rights Commission. The commission, backed by the New Zealand government’s Ministry of Justice, condemned shirt company Trade Me for printing shirts that say “It’s Okay To Be White.”.. Continue reading…
South Africans at home and in New Zealand expressed shock and outrage at the horrific attacks on two mosques in Christchurch which left 49 people dead and scores injured. New Zealand police confirmed three men and a woman were taken into custody in connection with the attacks. One of the men, in his late twenties,.. Continue reading…
Sometimes, we all just need to get away from the stresses and pressures of everyday life. From work burnout to handling everything at home, there are many ways we can get overwhelmed, and that can lead to depression, anxiety, and even substance abuse. Continue reading…
Visiting the Land of the Long White Cloud is set to be more taxing. Tourism is a key contributor to the New Zealand economy, and the country has opted to use what’s been an upward surge in that regard by introducing a tourist tax will take effect later this year, Traveller24 reports.
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