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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.
South African Immigration Update: New ETA Processing Fee
Government must act ahead of 30 June mob deadline and assert rule of law
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Time to transform the immigration landscape
SA stands on the cusp of a transformative period under the stewardship of home affairs’ newly appointed minister, Leon Schreiber, and the new...
Immigration specialist weighs in on Miss SA controversy surrounding finalist Chidimma Adetshina
The Miss South Africa pageant has recently become the epicentre of a heated debate surrounding national identity and citizenship laws in South...
SA Citizenship Act — a matter of identity, inclusion and unity
Chidimma Adetshina’s success should be a reason to celebrate SA’s diverse heritage by STEFANIE DE SAUDE DARBANDI The SA Citizenship Act of 1995...
Discussing Ms SA’s Chidimma Adetshima’s South African identity with Newzroom Afrika
Could the South African identity of Ms South Africa contestant Chidimma Adetshima be overshadowed by the debate surrounding her heritage? Much like...
Understanding the Digital Nomad Visa in South Africa: Essential Information for Remote Workers
In an increasingly digital world, remote work has become the new norm. To accommodate this shift, South Africa has introduced the Digital Nomad...
An open letter to Minister Leon Schreiber: Strategies for elevating home affairs to international standards
South Africa's immigration landscape is set to undergo profound changes with the appointment of Leon Schreiber as the new Minister of Home Affairs....
New Home Affairs Minister’s must-do list for first weeks in office
The minister is ‘uniquely placed to deliver some quick wins for the economy’. By Ciaran Ryan New Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has his work...
New Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber extends temporary visa concession to safeguard applicants from adverse consequences caused by processing delays
We're thrilled to see that Minister Leon Schreiber has already made significant strides in improving the Department of Home Affairs! He has just...
A Renewed Hope for South Africa’s Home Affairs Department
As South Africa stands on the cusp of a transformative period under the stewardship of Home Affairs' newly appointed Minister Leon Schreiber and the...
STEFANIE DE SAUDE DARBANDI: Crisis at home affairs is tearing families apart
Read the full article here or below. STEFANIE DE SAUDE DARBANDI: Crisis at home affairs is tearing families apart Minister Aaron Motsoaledi’s...
LETTER: Home affairs minister must collaborate
As a legal practitioner specialising exclusively in SA immigration and citizenship law since July 2005, I have been deeply involved in addressing...
Let us hope the visa landscape shifts from obstruction to collaboration
Introduction: Explore the intricacies of South African immigration in 2024 as we navigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. This opinion piece...