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South Africa Proposes 80% Local Employment Rule for Foreign Business Visa Holders

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 7
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What happened

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In January 2013, Deputy Director General Jackie McKay stated that the Home Affairs Department had proposed a policy for foreign nationals with business interests in South Africa. This policy requires that these businesses employ citizens or permanent residents, making up no less than 80 percent of the staff compliment. The prescribed visa categories will be determined by the Department of Trade and Industry.

From sanews.gov.za

Why it matters

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The proposal introduces a significant labor requirement tied to business visas, which could affect the flow of foreign investment into South Africa. The Department of Trade and Industry is tasked with defining the specific categories for these new business visa regulations.

From sanews.gov.za

Who's involved

  • McKayDeputy Director General of Home Affairs who presented the policy proposal.
  • South AfricaThe country where the new business visa and labor policies were proposed.
  • Jacob ZumaPresident of South Africa whose call to make 2011 the Year of Jobs prompted the policy discussion.
  • Home Affairs DepartmentThe government department responsible for proposing the new foreign national business visa rules.
  • Department of Trade and IndustryThe department responsible for determining the prescribed categories for the new business visas.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • South AfricaSpeculative

    Foreign businesses operating in South Africa might face increased operational costs due to the mandatory 80 percent local employment requirement.

  • Department of Trade and IndustrySpeculative

    The Department of Trade and Industry could see changes in its trade policy implementation strategy as it defines the new visa categories.

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