South Africa’s #CriticalSkillsShortages continue to present challenges for employers. Join Xpatweb for the upcoming webinar, “South Africa’s Critical Skills Shortages: What the 2026 Findings Mean for Your Business” on 3 November at 10:00. Register now: bit.ly/3W2nCty

Speaking at the #Xpatweb Global Mobility Conference, His Excellency Shimizu Fumio, Ambassador of Japan to South Africa, shared his perspective on Japan’s labour needs and its relationship with South Africa. Watch the discussion to hear more: bit.ly/3UwOW2J

The role giving you the biggest recruitment headache could be part of a much wider problem. The #CriticalSkillsSurvey helps uncover where these recruitment pressures are most significant and which skills are becoming increasingly difficult to source. Follow our socials for more.

#Xpatweb supports French businesses, executives, and professionals with specialised South African immigration services, providing the local knowledge behind international mobility. Your immigration expertise should be local: bit.ly/3TStJzU

What could South Africa’s changing immigration and labour migration landscape mean for employers? Marisa Jacobs and Bronwin Richards will discuss the growing intersection between #immigration and the employment of foreign nationals. Register today: bit.ly/4i7wx5u

Through the #XpatwebAfricaDesk businesses can coordinate these requirements as part of the wider expatriation process, with support from application through to the professional's move into the country. Start the process with the right support in place: bit.ly/4yW3R5d

At the #Xpatweb 6th Annual Global Mobility Conference, Minister of Home Affairs Dr Leon Schreiber had a key message: “Every day, of every week, of every month, we are working to implement, implement, and implement.” Catch up on the conversations: bit.ly/3S8QVsJ

The final day of #AfricanEnergyWeek is underway. Keri Culver continues her attendance as the agenda examines opportunities for regional cooperation, infrastructure development, and the role of public and private investment in supporting energy growth. Follow Xpatweb for more.

Our Senior Immigration Consultant, Keri Culver, attended the #ASBNPrivateEnergyIndustry Gathering in #CapeTown, an exclusive networking event, bringing together international delegates and local stakeholders to strengthen cross-border collaboration and unlock opportunities.

Keri Culver is attending Day 3 of the #AfricanEnergyWeek2026 in Cape Town, where the programme includes discussions on local content development, technical capacity and the partnerships required to support long-term industry growth. Follow us for more insights and updates.

Xpatweb’s Senior Immigration Consultants, Keri Culver and Manfred Barnard, attended The Future Table, hosted by Forvis Mazars during Africa Energy Week. The event brought energy leaders together to exchange insights on Africa’s energy future. #AfricaEnergyWeek #Xpatweb

Day 2 of #AfricanEnergyWeek2026 marks the official opening of the conference, with a programme focused on energy investment, infrastructure development, and Africa's growing role in global energy markets. Stay connected with us for further updates from African Energy Week.

#HomeAffairs has waived one of the biggest hurdles in South Africa's visa application process. In this video Keri Culver explains Immigration Directive 13 of 2026 and what this significant development means for foreign nationals. Watch the video: bit.ly/4s0Lr0Q

#AfricanEnergyWeek begins today in #CapeTown bringing together government representatives, investors, and industry leaders to explore opportunities across Africa's energy sector. Keri Culver is attending the event and is pictured alongside Edmilson Praia. Follow us for updates.

Gain practical insight into the developments shaping how businesses employ foreign nationals in #SouthAfrica Join Marisa Jacobs and Bronwin Richards for the upcoming webinar, taking place on 27 October 2026, from 10:00 to 11:30. Register today: bit.ly/4i7wx5u

More than 203,000 applications have already been processed through #ElectronicTravelAuthorisation while over 5700 fraudulent applications have been identified using machine learning, biometric verification and automated risk analysis. Watch the video: bit.ly/4AWnhsd

Minister of #HomeAffairs Dr Leon Schreiber explains how the banking partnership is changing the Smart ID application experience, particularly for South Africans who previously had to travel significant distances to access services. Watch the full video: bit.ly/4jMHVF3

The Minister of #HomeAffairs has signed a waiver of the requirement for foreign nationals in South Africa to submit visa renewal applications at least 60 days before their current visa expires. Read the full article: bit.ly/4hQ4N3Y

Turns out, the competition for critical skills is not just a South African problem. At the #XpatwebGlobalMobilityConference international perspectives showed just how global the competition for talent has become. Keep an eye out for Xpatweb’s #CriticalSkillsSurvey results.

Marisa Jacobs and Manfred Barnard attended the Member Luncheon in honour of Oliver Rentschler, who is the newly appointed Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to South Africa, Lesotho and Eswatini. Follow #Xpatweb for more updates on immigration and global mobility.