South Africa

South Africa - more Britons emigrating to SA

The number of British citizens emigrating to SA has increased by about 50% since 2003.

South Africa - ACSA announces new security measures for International travellers

The new rules restrict the amount of Liquids, Aerosols and Gels (LAGs) that passengers may take on board in their hand luggage on international flights.

New Zealand - NZ among best places in the world to be a Mum

New Zealand mothers are among the luckiest in the world, a new international survey from Save the Children says.

South Africa - SA needs 35,000 skilled foreign workers

Rapid growth in its construction industry, positioned among the top five tourist destinations in the world, combined with a thriving mining/manufacturing sector, South Africa is now forced to look outside for skilled workers.

South African Government to ease work permit regulations

South Africa said on Wednesday that it would adopt a more flexible approach on work permit rules, which business leaders view as a big obstacle to further investment in the continent's biggest economy.

South Africa: Devising a strategy to win over immigrants who can make positive contributions

The finance minister predicts that the economy is expected to grow by 4 to 4.5% over the next three years

South Africa:Manuel puts new spin on relaxation of labour laws

Finance minister Trevor Manuel put a new slant on the spat between the government and labour about the possible relaxation of labour laws and rights by saying on Friday that they had to be considered in the broader context of the needs of the economy.

SA strong enough to think bigger

TEN of the world’s most powerful businessmen spent two days this week telling President Thabo Mbeki to break the shackles on South Africa’s economy and borrow against its strong reputation to boost growth.

South Africa : Turned away before they got on the plane

Issued: 25 November 2004 Lumka Oliphant July 31 2004 at 03:20PM