ALL study, work and business permits will now be issued only by the Department of Home Affairs in Pretoria to "fast-track" services and reduce backlogs currently standing at 13000.
Director-general Mkuseli Apleni said the department did intend clearing the delays by December. But the process excluded Zimbabwean nationals, whose applications were dealt with separately.
Pretoria to issue permits
ALL study, work and business permits will now be issued only by the Department of Home Affairs in Pretoria to "fast-track" services and reduce backlogs currently standing at 13000.
Director-general Mkuseli Apleni said the department did intend clearing the delays by December. But the process excluded Zimbabwean nationals, whose applications were dealt with separately.