Publications
Stefanie de Saude Darbandi’s authority and insight into the legalities surrounding immigration and citizenship make her a go-to opinion leader and commentator in the media.
She also regularly writes on topics related to these legal practices, offering advice and insight into the systems and proceedings that govern them.
OUR LATEST NEWS & ARTICLES IN LEADING PUBLICATIONS
Government must act ahead of 30 June mob deadline and assert rule of law
Our latest piece is live on Daily Maverick Opinionista The so-called June 30 deadline has no legal...
Immigration mistruths sparking panic among employers
Pippa Hudson speaks to immigration lawyer Stephanie de Saude-Darbandi, the founder and director of...
Immigration delays undermine rule of law
by Stefanie de Saude Darbandi Solutions require improved implementation and a renewed commitment...
Darbandi: Economic hardships fuelling anti-migrant tensions
Stefanie de Saude Darbandi recently joined Newzroom Afrika to discuss the growing tensions...
Diplomatic efforts to quell African state’s concerns
Stefanie de Saude Darbandi recently joined ENCA for a discussion on South Africa’s growing...
Good News from Home Affairs: Concession Extended to 30 June 2027 (Know Where You Stand)
This is important and overall, good news from Home Affairs The concession has now been extended...
Temporary Visa Concession Directive
The Minister of Home Affairs has issued a temporary visa concession (Directive 6 of 2026) to...
High Court Confirms: Home Affairs Cape Town Must Accept All Applications for Processing: Unlawful Refusals Declared Ultra Vires
On 9 December 2025, the Western Cape High Court delivered an important judgment in De Saude Sadat...
New DHA Online Portal for Automatic-Loss Citizenship Cases
The Department of Home Affairs has finally launched the long-overdue online portal for South...
Palestinians at OR Tambo — why SA handled things correctly
by Stefanie De Saude Darbandi Processing of these travellers was not a foreign-policy gesture or...
Important update for Lesotho and Zimbabwe Exemption Permit holders
On 7 October 2025, Minister of Home Affairs Dr L. A. Schreiber issued two immigration directives...
REVISED UPDATED IMMIGRATION DIRECTIVE: Waiver & Visa Appeal Concessions Extended
The Department of Home Affairs has just issued Immigration Directive No. 22 of 2025, extending...