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13 Oct
Former Officials Arrested in South Africa for Passport Fraud Scheme
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Former Officials Arrested in South Africa for Passport Fraud Scheme

Two former South African Home Affairs officials have been arrested for allegedly issuing fraudulent passports to foreign nationals. This follows a joint investigation aimed at combating corruption within the passport is…

13 Oct

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South Africa Waives 60-Day Filing Requirement for Visa Applications
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South Africa Waives 60-Day Filing Requirement for Visa Applications

12 Oct
South Africa Waives 60-Day Advance Filing Requirement for Visa Applications
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South Africa Waives 60-Day Advance Filing Requirement for Visa Applications

12 Oct
What the US Protest Alert Means for Americans Travelling in South Africa
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What the US Protest Alert Means for Americans Travelling in South Africa

9 Oct

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South Africa Waives 60-Day Visa Application Deadline

South Africa has waived the 60-day deadline for visa extension applications, allowing submissions while existing visas remain valid. This change affe…

9 Oct
South Africa Rejects Claims Deportees From Eswatini Crossed Its Borders
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South Africa Rejects Claims Deportees From Eswatini Crossed Its Borders

South Africa's Border Management Authority says there is no evidence that people deported by the United States to Eswatini entered South Africa illeg…

8 Oct
South African Passport Ranking Drops, Travel Options Remain
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South African Passport Ranking Drops, Travel Options Remain

South Africa's passport ranking has fallen, but travelers still enjoy access to 108 destinations, including visa-free entry to Eswatini.

8 Oct
Changes in Visa Access for South African Passport Holders
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Changes in Visa Access for South African Passport Holders

South African passport holders face new entry restrictions, losing access to some visa-free destinations, including Cape Verde, due to a recent drop …

7 Oct
South Africa Tourism Booms but African Visitors Turn Away Over Xenophobia
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South Africa Tourism Booms but African Visitors Turn Away Over Xenophobia

South Africa drew record air arrivals over the past two months, but concerns are growing that African tourists may turn away because of the country's…

7 Oct
Philippines Offers 30-Day Visa-Free Entry for 46 African Nations
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Philippines Offers 30-Day Visa-Free Entry for 46 African Nations

The Philippines has announced a 30-day visa-free entry for citizens of 46 African countries, including South Africa and Kenya, aimed at boosting tour…

6 Oct
South Africa Extends Visa-Free Stay for Mauritians to 90 Days
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South Africa Extends Visa-Free Stay for Mauritians to 90 Days

South Africa has increased the visa-free stay duration for Mauritian passport holders from 30 to 90 days, enhancing travel opportunities between the …

5 Oct
South Africa travel safety: what experts advise for visitors in 2026
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South Africa travel safety: what experts advise for visitors in 2026

Tour operators and a travel risk specialist say trips to South Africa can be done safely with local advice and ordinary precautions, despite recent t…

5 Oct

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