How to renounce your South African citizenship
If you are a South African taking up new citizenship abroad, you might have to renounce your South African citizenship.
DHA Documents
Obtaining South African Birth Certificates from 1800
We have had a number of clients enquiring about obtaining South African birth certificates from the 1800s (the 19th century).
Unabridged vs. Abridged vs. Vault Certificates from Home Affairs
You have found out that you need to submit a copy of your birth or marriage certificate, for a visa
Obtaining an Unabridged Birth Certificate from South Africa
South Africans traveling abroad often have to submit a range of documents as part of the travel planning. An unabridged
The importance of DHA vault documents
Original documents issued by the South African Department of Home Affairs (DHA) are called vault documents. These documents, which are
Document corrections: How to get it right the first time
Although it is entirely possible to have document corrections made to your official South African certificates, the process often takes
What is your status on the Home Affairs system?
We often get approached by clients who need assistance verifying their legal status on the Department of Home Affairs (DHA)
Obtaining a South African birth or marriage certificate
Obtaining a South African birth or marriage certificate, however simple it might seem, can be a tedious and time-consuming process
The importance of citizenship retention letters
Thousands of South Africans living abroad were dealt a massive blow when a judgment at the Pretoria High Court brought
Apply for citizenship retention letters early
Many South Africans are unaware of how assuming citizenship in another country might affect their South African citizenship. If you