South Africans traveling abroad often have to submit a range of documents as part of the travel planning. An unabridged birth certificate from South Africa is one of the most important documents. Yet, incidentally, it…
Original documents issued by the South African Department of Home Affairs (DHA) are called vault documents. These documents, which are typed-up records, are kept in storage warehouses, called the DHA archives or “vaults”. At times,…
Although it is entirely possible to have document corrections made to your official South African certificates, the process often takes much longer than one would expect. We often get approached by clients that request simple…
We often get approached by clients who need assistance verifying their legal status on the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) system. However simple the process might seem, it is not always as easy as one…
Obtaining a South African birth or marriage certificate, however simple it might seem, can be a tedious and time-consuming process if you do not understand the steps involved and try to go at the process…
Thousands of South Africans living abroad were dealt a massive blow when a judgment at the Pretoria High Court brought no relief for South Africans abroad that lost their SA citizenship when they assumed citizenship…
Many South Africans are unaware of how assuming citizenship in another country might affect their South African citizenship. If you want to apply for foreign or dual citizenship, it is vital to apply for your…
South Africans taking up new citizenship abroad sometimes have to renounce their citizenship in SA. This is called renunciation of South African citizenship. The Department of Home Affairs issues these citizenship documents proving that you…
If you currently live abroad and are considering taking up citizenship, you have to make an application to the Department of Home Affairs (or closest SA mission or consulate) to retain your South African citizenship.…
