South African politician
LISTEN | Drones, speedboats, hand-held biometric devices to help manage borders: Motsoaledi
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-04-15-listen-drones-speedboats-hand-held-biometric-devices-to-help-manage-borders-motsoaledi/
New regulations make it easier for foreigners to work in SA: Motsoaledi: Amendments to immigration regulations are important to make it easier for foreigners to ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-04-09-new-regulations-make-it-easier-for-foreigners-to-work-in-sa-motsoaledi/
Comedy of errors: Motsoaledi’s ‘ill-advised’ visa rules withdrawn: Days after the amendments of the immigration regulations were published, the Home Affairs ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-09-comedy-of-errors-motsoaledis-ill-advised-visa-rules-withdrawn/
South Africa: Home Affairs Clarifies Misunderstanding On Visas: Home Affairs Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has moved to clarify a misunderstanding on the ...
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Motsoaledi should be held accountable for visa fiasco, not encouraging job creation — Fedhasa
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-21-motsoaledi-should-be-held-accountable-for-visa-fiasco-not-encouraging-job-creation-fedhasa/
Home Affairs Minister Motsoaledi says visa renewal reports are ‘overblown’: Aaron Motsoaledi says he knows of only five cases at Cape Town International Airport ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-18-home-affairs-minister-motsoaledi-says-visa-renewal-reports-are-overblown/
Despite what Minister of Home Affairs Aaron Motsoaledi thinks he told the nation about visa renewals for tourists, the message does not appear to have sunk in ... Show more #Tourism #Visa #DigitalNomad #HomeAffairs #SouthAfrica
ANC wants jobs set aside for locals ahead of foreigners: The ANC wants government to reserve jobs for South Africans ahead of foreigners as the party endorsed ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/news/politics/2024-02-25-anc-wants-jobs-set-aside-for-locals-ahead-of-foreigners/
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Mbeki takes aim at Motsoaledi’s white paper on migration: The former president pointed to several inconsistencies in the paper, and called for it to be improved
mg.co.za/news/2024-03-04-mbeki-takes-aim-at-motsoaledis-white-paper-on-migration/
Home Affairs ramping up probe into corruption in visa and permit applications: Minister of Home Affairs Aaron Motsoaledi said they set up a task team to ...
iol.co.za/news/politics/home-affairs-ramping-up-probe-into-corruption-in-visa-and-permit-applications-61ac962c-66db-4661-a45b-c123e7374833
South African Minister Clarifies Visa Memo Amid Tourism Concerns: Amid concerns raised by the tourists and the tourism industry about an internal memo from the ...
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‘I am Tintswalo,’ says Motsoaledi on rural healthcare: Minister of Home Affairs Dr Aaron Motsoaledi said when he started his medical practice in Limpopo ...
iol.co.za/news/politics/i-am-tintswalo-says-motsoaledi-on-rural-healthcare-da2d0195-838d-403e-9d1e-fa7c828fc49e
ZEP saga — Helen Suzman Foundation takes on Home Affairs minister in ConCourt: The Helen Suzman Foundation opposes bid by Aaron Motsoaledi to overturn high ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-18-zep-saga-helen-suzman-foundation-takes-on-home-affairs-minister-in-concourt/
We’re not chasing away ‘swallows’, ministers insist after leaked Home Affairs memo
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-02-18-sa-isnt-chasing-away-swallows-ministers-say-after-memo-leak/
Zondo Commission prevented Motsoaledi from removing section on donations to members of parties
iol.co.za/news/politics/zondo-commission-prevented-motsoaledi-from-removing-section-on-donations-to-members-of-parties-26a8fda5-9378-4b01-87ff-25d064b0d935
Rumours of Thabo Mbeki’s death are greatly exaggerated: Former president Thabo Mbeki is alive and well, contrary to online reports that he has died ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-01-03-rumours-of-thabo-mbekis-death-are-greatly-exaggerated/
Motsoaledi’s approach to refugee protection is anti-African: The home affairs minister’s attempted revision of South Africa’s progressive refugee protection ...
mg.co.za/thought-leader/2023-12-13-motsoaledis-approach-to-refugee-protection-is-anti-african/
‘Bus drivers should have been arrested’: Motsoaledi on Zimbabwe minors travel saga
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2023-12-05-bus-drivers-should-have-been-arrested-motsoaledi-on-zimbabwe-minors-travel-saga/
Zimbabweans and Lesotho nationals granted exemption permits for two years: Minister of home affairs Aaron Motsoaledi has granted exemption to about 178 ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2023-12-01-zimbabweans-and-lesotho-nationals-granted-exemptions-permits-for-2-years/
South Africa intends to withdraw from UN treaties in order to control immigration and send refugees back to countries not considered dangerous ... Show more
WATCH LIVE | Aaron Motsoaledi briefs media on Zimbabwe, Lesotho permits: Home affairs minister Aaron Motsoaledi is briefing media on the Zimbabwe and Lesotho ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2023-12-01-watch-live-aaron-motsoaledi-briefs-media-on-zimbabwe-lesotho-permits/
Motsoaledi withdrawing South Africa from international refugees treaties is not a solution
mg.co.za/thoughtleader/2023-11-25-motsoaledi-withdrawing-south-africa-from-international-refugees-treaties-is-not-a-solution/
Motsoaledi proposes temporary exit from UN Refugee Convention and overhaul of immigration regimen
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-11-12-motsoaledi-proposes-temporary-exit-from-un-refugee-convention-and-overhaul-of-immigration-regimen/
Defend Our Democracy calls on Motsoaledi to explain failure to appoint Electoral Reform Consultation Panel
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-11-14-defend-our-democracy-calls-on-motsoaledi-to-explain-failure-to-appoint-electoral-reform-consultation-panel/
Bid to pull out of refugee pacts a ‘populist’ move with eye on 2024 polls, but might be ‘hollow threat’ — experts
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-11-26-bid-to-pull-out-of-refugee-pacts-a-populist-move-with-eye-on-polls/
Crackdown on refugees: Understanding South Africa's proposed immigration policy reforms
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Motsoaledi Denies South Africa Skills Crisis, Calls Office a Scapegoat: South Africa’s minister of Home Affairs dismissed criticism that his department is ...
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ConCourt hands Motsoaledi a personal costs order for ‘shambolic’ litigation: Minister must pay 10% of Lawyers for Human Rights legal costs, DG must pay 25%
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/news/2023-10-30-concourt-hands-motsoaledi-a-personal-costs-order-for-shambolic-litigation/
Paid articlePaid ConCourt hits Home Affairs minister, DG with personal costs order over immigration law case
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-10-30-concourt-hits-home-affairs-minister-dg-with-personal-costs-order-over-immigration-law-case/
Home Affairs Minister and DG agree to pay legal costs from their pockets, following the ConCourt ruling
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Court hears bid to buy time for Zimbabwean Extension Permit holders as minister readies legal fight
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-10-27-court-hears-bid-to-buy-time-for-zimbabwean-extension-permit-holders/
After the Bell: When it comes to immigration, honestly, wir schaffen das: There are few political issues where the factual record and political prejudices are so ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-11-13-after-the-bell-when-it-comes-to-immigration-honestly-wir-schaffen-das/
High court confirms Zimbabwean Extension Permits valid until June 2024: The high court dismissed a request for a declarator saying ZEPs would remain valid while ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-11-08-high-court-confirms-zimbabwean-extension-permits-valid-until-june-2024/
Aaron Motsoaledi loses appeal bid on Zimbabwe exemption permits: Minister of home affairs Aaron Motsoaledi lost his application to appeal against the judgment ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2023-10-17-aaron-motsoaledi-loses-appeal-bid-on-zimbabwe-exemption-permits/
Quick Glance: Motsoaledi loses appeal on Zimbabwe exemption permits
- Motsoaledi will have to reconsider the Zimbabwe exemption permits regime unless he successfully appeals to the Supreme Court of Appeal.
- The quality of evidence considered by the minister in terminating the ZEP regime is crucial.
- Throughout the litigation, Motsolaedi did not submit an affidavit.
- The decision means that current ZEPs remain valid pending a further decision by the minister.
WATCH | Ramaphosa, Motsoaledi visit Beitbridge to launch 'secure borders' programme
timeslive.co.za/politics/2023-10-05-watch-ramaphosa-motsoaledi-visit-beitbridge-to-launch-secure-borders-programme/
700,000 IDs remain blocked as banks fear losing R17bn to fraud: Motsoaledi: Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says the department of home affairs has been delaying ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2023-09-22-700000-ids-remain-blocked-as-banks-fear-losing-r17bn-to-fraud-motsoaledi/
Court thwarts Minister Motsoaledi’s renewed bid to terminate Zimbabwean Exemption Permits
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-10-16-court-thwarts-minister-motsoaledis-renewed-bid-to-terminate-zimbabwean-exemption-permits/
‘There is no other way’: Motsoaledi implores Ramaphosa to provide funds for staff to clear visa backlog
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2023-09-21-there-is-no-other-way-motsoaledi-implores-ramaphosa-to-provide-funds-for-staff-to-clear-visa-backlog/
Ongoing attacks by politicians on civil society are grossly anti-democratic and potentially dangerous
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2023-10-04-ongoing-attacks-by-politicians-on-civil-society-are-grossly-anti-democratic-and-potentially-dangerous/
South Africa: Court Thwarts Minister's Renewed Bid to Terminate Zimbabwean Exemption Permits
allafrica.com/stories/202310170047.html
Politicians who serve: Passenger stabilised on plane by deputy minister: Deputy health minister Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo stepped in to help a passenger with a ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2023-09-12-politicians-who-serve-passenger-stabilised-on-plane-by-deputy-minister/
Panel to lead electoral reforms not yet appointed, says home affairs minister: Aaron Motsoaledi dismissed accusations that his office lacked the political will ...
mg.co.za/politics/2023-09-19-panel-to-lead-electoral-reforms-not-yet-appointed-says-home-affairs-minister/
Government officials play the NGO blame game while lives of vulnerable migrants at stake
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2023-09-11-government-officials-play-the-ngo-blame-game-while-lives-of-vulnerable-migrants-at-stake/
Civil rights group seeks order enforcing reprieve for Zimbabwe permit holders: Helen Suzman Foundation argues if reprieve is not granted, the government is ...
mg.co.za/news/2023-09-04-civil-rights-group-seeks-order-enforcing-reprieve-for-zimbabwe-permit-holders/
67 Pakistani nationals denied entry at OR Tambo and sent back home at own cost: Motsoaledi said the Pakistanis were denied entry in the early hours of Sunday ...
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Quick Glance: 67 Pakistani Nationals Denied Entry and Sent Back at Own Expense
- At least 67 Pakistani nationals were denied entry at OR Tambo International Airport and sent back to their home country at their own expense.
- The Pakistanis were denied entry in the early hours of Sunday after failing the immigration test, which included questions about the duration of their visas.
- These individuals desired to come to South Africa but were unable to provide an explanation of their intended destination and purpose of visit.
- They are required to return to their home country.
Aaron Motsoaledi puts on doctor cap in plane medical emergency (after his credentials are vouched for!)
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2023-08-15-aaron-motsoaledi-puts-on-doctor-cap-in-plane-medical-emergency-after-his-credentials-are-vouched-for/
Over 100 undocumented foreigners arrested in Johannesburg: Motsoaledi said the Ethiopian running the house had been a refugee in the country since 2019 ...
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Government looks to private sector to help beef up South African borders: The multi-billion rand Public-Private Partnership (PPP) construction is expected to be ...
iol.co.za/news/politics/government-looks-to-private-sector-to-help-beef-up-south-african-borders-bc8af483-89c1-49a9-8c55-80618b5db816
Migrants in South Africa: The Rough End of Hospitality: Migrants from Zimbabwe were once very welcome in South Africa, especially as workers ...
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Paid articlePaid South Africa: No Reason to Continue Zimbabwe Exemption Permits, Minister Motsoaledi Argues in Court
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Praise for Dr Aaron Motsoaledi after he assists ill passenger aboard flight: Tweeps have praised Home Affairs Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, after he rushed to ...
iol.co.za/news/feel-good/praise-for-dr-aaron-motsoaledi-after-he-assists-ill-passenger-aboard-flight-635d2bf9-30ec-4673-a1d7-664a2e62eca1
Wholesale review of immigration regimen may see SA (temporarily) exit UN convention on refugees
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-08-20-wholesale-review-of-immigration-regimen-may-see-sa-temporarily-exit-un-convention-on-refugees/
Minister to challenge ZEP judgments as ‘they set dangerous precedent’: Home affairs minister Aaron Motsoaledi has instructed lawyers to apply for leave to appeal ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2023-06-30-minister-to-challenge-zep-judgments-as-they-set-dangerous-precedent/
ZEP extension brings 'temporary relief', but also raises some concerns: Organisations aiding Zimbabweans in SA welcomed the court decision that declared Minister ...
iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/zep-extension-brings-temporary-relief-but-also-raises-some-concerns-6a5d5362-5d86-4226-ac93-2fc7175d0e94
‘Dangerous precedent’: Motsoaledi to challenge court ruling extending Zimbabwe Exemption Permits
iol.co.za/news/south-africa/dangerous-precedent-motsoaledi-to-challenge-court-ruling-extending-zimbabwe-exemption-permits-33535995-5d31-48f1-8e5e-c535d292587b
Sending us back to Zim would be killing us, say ZEP holders as they await Motsoaledi’s next move
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/news/2023-06-29-sending-us-back-to-zim-would-be-killing-us-say-zep-holders-as-they-await-motsoaledis-next-move/
Paid articlePaid Home Affairs extends operating hours to deal with high demand for Smart IDs and passports
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Maimane blames Zim Exemption Permit debacle on ANC and Zanu-PF relationship: This week, the high court in Pretoria set aside home affairs minister Aaron ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2023-06-30-maimane-blames-zim-exemption-permit-debacle-on-anc-and-zanu-pf-relationship/
The Zimbabwe Exemption Permit is valid for another 12 months, this is how the ruling affects employers
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Zimbabwean Extension Permit holders hastily relocate to avoid domino effects of permit cancellation
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-07-20-zimbabwean-extension-permit-holders-hastily-relocate-to-avoid-domino-effects-of-permit-cancellation/
HELL AFFAIRS: ConCourt demands answers from Motsoaledi, Home Affairs over three-year delay in immigration case
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-06-07-concourt-demands-answers-from-motsoaledi-home-affairs-over-three-year-delay-in-immigration-case/
South Africa: Home Affairs Minister to Appeal Zimbabwe Exemption Permits Ruling: Over 178,000 Zimbabweans in South Africa have the special permit allowing them ...
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South Africa Extends Zimbabwean Exemption Permits for Six Months: South Africa's Home Affairs Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi, has extended the Zimbabwean ...
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