Businesses welcome new work visa scheme

But huge backlog remains after earlier decision to centralise applications

16 July 2023 - 00:00

Businesses looking to hire talent from outside South Africa are optimistic about the department of home affairs’ introduction of a Trusted Employer Scheme to make the process easier, but are frustrated by current backlogs in the work visa system...

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