The department of home affairs on Tuesday confirmed it has withdrawn its contentious directive which effectively sought to centralise the application process for long-term visas.

As part of his economic reform agenda, President Cyril Ramaphosa believes radically overhauling frustrating visa regulations is crucial for kick-starting SA’s stalling economy...

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