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
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...
UPDATED IMMIGRATION DIRECTIVE: Extension of Waiver, Visa Appeal & PR Appeal Concessions
The Department of Home Affairs has issued Immigration Directive No. 22 of 2025, extending...
Follow Up: South Africans with Dual Citizenship & Entry Requirements
We’re still waiting for the Department of Home Affairs to launch the promised online portal to...
‘Minister doesn’t have power to remove people’s citizenship’
Immigration law specialist Stefanie de Saude Darbandi says the Constitutional Court ruling on the...
GROUNDBREAKING CONSTITUTIONAL COURT RULING: No More Automatic Loss of South African Citizenship!
The Constitutional Court has confirmed that section 6(1)(a) of the South African Citizenship Act...
Important Update for Foreign Nationals in South Africa awaiting outcome to pending applications
The Department of Home Affairs has issued Immigration Directive No. 4 of 2025, extending temporary...
Western Cape High Court Rules Against Home Affairs for Unlawful Citizenship Application Rejections
The Western Cape High Court has ruled in favour of our clients, confirming that the Department of...
Court Order in Favour of Clients: Challenging the Unlawful Gatekeeping Conduct of Department of Home Affairs Officials
We are very pleased to share a significant victory in a recent case involving visa and residency...
Important Update: Immigration Directive No. 16 of 2024
The Department of Home Affairs has announced the extension of temporary concessions for foreign...
Important Update for Appeal Applicants
The Department of Home Affairs has issued Immigration Circular No. 13 of 2024 (dated 20 November...
Important Update: Registration of Births by Unmarried Fathers (and undocumented foreigners) in South Africa
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has issued Circular No. 17 of 2024 to provide clarity and...