LSSA Advisory | 29 September 2025
DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS IMMIGRATION DIRECTIVE NO. 22 OF 2025 – EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY CONCESSION
The legal profession is hereby advised of the extension of the temporary concession granted by the Department of Home Affairs, as encapsulated in Directive No. 22 of 2025. The previously issued Directive No. 4 of 2025 granted a temporary concession, until 30 September 2025, to foreign nationals awaiting the outcomes on their applications for waiver and long-term visa or permanent residence appeals and having an impact on visa and permit applications.
The Department of Home Affairs has since issued a Circular granting the identified group of foreign nationals a further temporary extension until 31 March 2026 to enable the Department of Home Affairs to process the waiver applications, and appeal applications for visa or permanent residence.
The Circular clearly stipulates the manner in which the identified and impacted category of foreign nationals must depart from and re-enter the Republic of South Africa, pending the finalisation of their applications by the Department of Home Affairs and it further states that the concession is applicable to foreign nationals who have been legally admitted into the Republic of South Africa.
Kindly find a copy of the Department of Home Affairs Circular here.
Voluntary Contributions for Membership to the LSSA
The Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) requests voluntary contributions from attorneys in support of the organisation’s activities and initiatives for the 2025. As a respected member of the legal profession, your contribution will play a vital role in enabling the LSSA to continue its efforts in enhancing the standards and advocacy of the legal profession across South Africa.
The LSSA has long been committed to the development of legal practices, advancing access to justice, and representing the interests of the attorneys’ profession. Your voluntary contribution will directly support these initiatives, which include professional development programmes, advocacy for legal reforms, and various other services for attorneys in the country.
Key details of the contribution are as follows:
- Amount: R 300
- Purpose: To support ongoing LSSA initiatives, advocacy, and legal professional development.
- Link: https://www.lssa.org.za/lssa-membership-contribution-information/
We deeply appreciate your support and participation in this important initiative. Your continued engagement strengthens the profession and ensures that the LSSA can continue to serve attorneys and the broader legal community effectively.
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The Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) offers members a powerful Members Benefits Programme designed to support legal practitioners with:
Discounts on legal software, office supplies, insurance and more.
Free training via webinars, workshops and online courses.
Legal tools for billing, case management and document automation.
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Whether you’re a sole practitioner or part of a large firm, these benefits help you save costs, boost efficiency, and stay ahead in a competitive legal landscape.
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