In this insightful interview on OFM’s Business Hour, Marisa Jacobs, Managing Director at Xpatweb, shares findings from the 2025 Critical Skills Survey. With 84% of large corporates struggling to hire highly skilled professionals, Marisa explains how new policies like the Trusted Employer Scheme and the Remote Work Visa are reshaping the mobility landscape.

Visit our website for the Critical Skills Survey Report Summary: https://bit.ly/4oqE1kM

Topics covered:

00:00 – Introduction: What the 2025 Critical Skills Survey reveals
01:25 – Why 84% of major employers are struggling to recruit skilled talent
03:15 – The top 10 most in-demand roles in South Africa
04:50 – How the Trusted Employer Scheme is improving hiring access
06:40 – Positive reforms at the Department of Home Affairs and growing ministerial engagement
08:10 – How data-driven policymaking can close the skills gap
09:35 – Making South Africa more attractive to foreign professionals
11:20 – The economic ripple effect

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Visa rejections are rising in South Africa and at foreign missions abroad, catching applicants off guard and creating uncertainty.

Senior Immigration Consultants Aadil Wadee and Manfred Barnard reveal why rejections are surging and share practical strategies to safeguard your status, this discussion provides the insights needed to make confident, informed decisions.

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Topics covered:

00:00 – Rising visa rejections; some applicants resubmit instead of waiting for appeals.
01:02 – Cleared backlog, but rejections increase; first-time accuracy is critical.
03:23 – Appeals take months; maintain legal status and meet submission requirements.
06:40 – Embassy submissions, resubmission vs appeal, ten-day deadline.
09:50 – Appeal steps, “three strikes” rule, deadlines from collection date.
12:58 – Reapplying after multiple rejections; expert guidance on best approach.

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South Africa remains a popular destination for foreign nationals, and choosing the correct visa is essential for a smooth entry into the country.

In this video, Jaco Brits (Head of Immigration at Xpatweb) explains how identifying the right visa category becomes a simple process when supported by an expert team.

With fully digital visa processing on the horizon and improved efficiency across the department, foreign nationals now have a more predictable route to a compliant application. For updates on South African immigration and visa processes, subscribe to the channel and stay informed.

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