Legal And Immigration News

Lockdown visa – Father finally given the green light to enter SA to meet his newborn son
• Australian Luc Osstyn missed the birth of his first-born in Cape Town. • And wife Jade van Ryneveld has missed having her husband at her side for seven weeks. • But finally their separation nightmare may be over. Lockdown visa – Father finally given the green light...

Lockdown visa – Father rejected from entering SA
An Australian father, stuck in Thailand, is unable to enter SA to meet his newborn son. Read the full article on News24 Covid-19 disaster regulations have been cited as the reason why the father has not been able to enter the country.The couple's lawyer alleged the SA...
LOCKDOWN LAWS – FOREIGN SPOUSES AND PARENTS OF SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENS SEPARATION
South Africa like all other countries had to make urgent decisions relating to the closure of its borders and exceptions to the rule. Our government were obliged to consider its position to balance the spread of Covid-19 whilst at the same time give relief to its own...
Why British passport holders don’t need a visa for most countries in the world.
Emirates World View Question Of The Day Craig Smith was asked this question on Cape Talk's Breakfast with Kieno Kammies.
Craig Smith on Gigaba feedback over Guptas
Craig Smith Speaks About Asylum Seekers on The John Maytham Show
Zim man takes Home Affairs to court after arrest
South African immigration offices have this Zimbabwean man arrested, Trust Chepesani, due to having a job that was not on his Visa. He now fights to stay in South Africa with his 2 week old baby and Craig Smith fights along side this man, so that Trust can...

Guptas’ dodgy visa history raises further red flags
According to immigration attorney Craig Smith, prior to being granted South African citizenship or permanent residence, all the Guptas ought to have gained temporary residence. “Since they are foreigners in South Africa and sought to run a business in...

My 37-day airport hell
Meizhu Chen was detained at the airport, while her husband was allowed through. She was denied seeing her husband for over 37 days, with only R90 to buy food and drink per day of being detained.
Standing firm on Mos Def
The American Rapper and Actor, Mos Def was arrested for having an unrecognised World Passport, when he attempted to leave the country. After further investigations, Mos Def’s wife, Mother and four Children were ordered to depart the country. Craig Smith...