Home Affairs minister Schreiber wants to fix ‘hostile’ skilled worker visa regime

South Africa's economic growth hinges on overhauling its dysfunctional work permit system, according to newly appointed Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber. The complex and prolonged application process has led to a massive backlog, hindering investment and job creation. Schreiber advocates for a streamlined points-based system to attract skilled workers and clear up visa confusion. Emphasizing collaboration with businesses and repairing relationships, he aims to transform Home Affairs into an economic enabler.

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By Antony Sguazzin

South Africa must fix a dysfunctional work permit system or sacrifice economic growth, the country's new Home Affairs minister said, pledging to resolve a crisis that employers say limits investment. 

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