The minister of Home Affairs, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, bemoaned the spousal visa backlog. He believed that 'nonexistent' couples apply for the spousal visa.
He observed that there is an increase in spousal visa applications, which he alleged are created by spouses who do not exist
He said the number of applications is increasing at an alarming rate, and immigration officers visit these spouses and find that no such couple existsBusiness News . Do you have a hard news story you would like to share? Email [email protected] with CA in the subject line. Minister Aaron Mostoaledi complained about 'nonexistent' spouses. Images: Jaco Marais/Die Burger/Gallo Images via Getty Images and Peter Titmuss/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesJOHANNESBURG — The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, spoke harshly about the backlog in his department, which he claims is caused by spouses who are not spouses in the traditional sense.reported that Motsoaledi spoke during a press briefing on 9 April.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Minister Aaron Motsoaledi Asks SIU To Probe Fraud at Home AffairsHome Affairs' minister Aaron Motsoaledi has called on the Special Investigating Unit to investigate the department for fraudulently-obtained citizenships.
Read more »
Home Affairs Minister Motsoaledi says visa renewal reports are ‘overblown’Aaron Motsoaledi says he knows of only five cases at Cape Town International Airport and one that was referred to him by Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille’s office, which suggests the issue is motivated not by the intention to help affected people, but rather to tarnish Home Affairs.
Read more »
ZEP saga — Helen Suzman Foundation takes on Home Affairs minister in ConCourtThe Helen Suzman Foundation opposes bid by Aaron Motsoaledi to overturn high court ruling regarding ZEP programme.
Read more »
Minister of Home Affairs applies for leave to appeal in Zimbabwe Immigration mattersThe Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has applied for leave to appeal in the Zimbabwe Immigration Federation (ZIF) matters after his leave to appeal the Helen Suzman Foundation (HSF) matter was dismissed by the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA).
Read more »
Home Affairs Minister to withdraw new work visa regulationsFollowing a meeting with the National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) last week, Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said that he will withdraw the new work visa regulations that he recently gazetted, saying that he was “ill-advised” to gazette them the day before the March 29 deadline for public comments on the draft version.
Read more »
Zim permits: Helen Suzman Foundation takes on Motsoaledi in ConCourtOpposes Home Affairs minister's bid to overturn high court ruling.
Read more »