₦airaland Forum

mercygrace: Hi every1,pls a friend of mine applied for tourist visa last week at Abuja and he was sent an sms yest to come and pick it up.He was not told to pay any fee dats why he is scared if its not denial.Pls has any1 had dis experience b4

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Normal processing time within 6-10days.. I think he is lucky. Is he a first time traveler ?

Iamjustvictor: No I don't but I ve got ppl who can assist to get a job, the reason I m interested more in the work permit is to help facilitate my stay for longer period [legally] but I want to know how much it ll cost me to get one before I leave because I ve got to make a proper financial arrangement before my depature. I await your response soon. Thanks

What skills do you have? And where in SA are you going?work permit might cost you 4-5000Rand. MY ADVICE. DO NOT PUT HOPE OR RELY ON ANY NIGERIAN FRIEND, BROTHER ETC HELPING YOU OUT ENTIRELY" This is because, they also may be struggling.. Job is not guaranteed anywhr in the world..

Iamjustvictor: This is the first time I ll be asking question here, pls does anyone know how much it ll cost me to get a south african work permit. I ve been granted 3 months visitor visa to SA and I ll be departing. Thanks

Do you have any employment offer in south Africa?

@collinsfbi.. Please I intend travelling to neighboring countries to south Africa.. Possibly swaziland or bostwana.. My question is do I need to apply for visa or will I be issued a visa at the point of entry.

President Goodluck Jonathan has challenged Africa leaders to pay greater attention to the economic emancipation of its people as a way of consolidating the achievements recorded in the liberation of the continent from said colonialism, racism and apartheid.

Addressing the special Session of the South African Parliament in Cape Town as part of activities lined up for his state visit, President Jonathan  said in addition to building strong economies, African leaders must also work towards  strengthening democratic governance in their countries

President Jonathan’s address to the South African Parliament

1. May I use this opportunity to say how delighted my delegation and I have been since our arrival in South Africa. I am also deeply appreciative of the warm hospitality and reception accorded to us. This is also evident in the manner the leadership of the Parliament has received us this after noon. All of these are consistent with the well-known South African hospitality. I wish, particularly, to thank my brother, President Jacob Zuma, for extending the invitation to me to pay this State Visit to South Africa.

2.   Mr Speaker, Distinguished Parliamentarians, Ladies and Gentlemen, it is indeed a great honour to be given the opportunity to address the Joint Sitting of members of this august body, the South African Parliament. As the arm of government charged with the important responsibility of making laws for the good order and governance of South Africa, the role of Parliament is crucial to the progress of this country and the welfare of its people.

3.    Harmonious relationship between all the three arms of government, especially between the legislative and executive arms, is imperative for the objectives of good governance, and national progress. We in Nigeria are delighted to know that both the Executive and the Legislature in South Africa have forged a strong bond for the people’s benefit. It is an example that is worthy of emulation by some other countries where the doctrine of the separation of powers and cordial intra-governmental relations still remain a knotty challenge.

4.        At this forum, it is only proper that we acknowledge and pay tribute to those who made the freedom and democracy which our two countries enjoy today possible. Generations of young Africans grew up in the last 50 years to witness and study the singular and collective heroism, as well as the inspirational examples of many icons of the South African anti-apartheid struggle, Chief Albert Luthuli, Walter Sisulu, the Madiba, President Nelson Mandela, Oliver Thambo, Govan Mbeki, Steve Biko, Chris Hani, and other men and women of valour and integrity who were imbued with the spirit of sacrifice, patriotism, and devotion to the common good.

5.        This new “Rainbow Nation” where freedom and equality are now established as inviolable principles is the product of their vision and dedication.

6.        Similarly in Nigeria, our people will forever remember the efforts and contributions of Dr. Herbert Macaulay, Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Sir Ahmadu Bello, Ernest Ikoli, Margaret Ekpo and many others who fought hard to secure Nigeria’s independence from divisive, colonial rule. These men, and women, in our two countries, paved the way for the freedom we enjoy today. The people’s liberty was well fought for and earned.
7.        The huge debt that we owe the heroes of our history is not to be complacent with the freedom of our people and the democracy that we have established. We can stand on the shoulders of the icons of our history: in so doing we will be able to look much farther into the future, but this also comes with a responsibility and a duty: the duty to ensure that as leaders in Africa today, we also leave worthy legacies for successor generations.

8.        Mr Speaker, Distinguished Parliamentarians, Ladies and Gentlemen, twenty-two years ago, Africa’s living legend, President Nelson Mandela, was released from prison.  Since then, your country has travelled, more steadily on a path of progress and grown in stature. We do not only have a new South Africa under black majority rule, its institutions and processes have become inclusive.   A new generation has emerged that is fired by a sense of unalloyed patriotism and common destiny.

9. Here we are, today, with the Head of State of another African country addressing the Joint Sitting of the Parliament of a free, independent and democratic South Africa that has assumed its rightful place in the comity of nations.

10. We have arrived at such a moment as this, because the people of South Africa never gave up their belief in the rightness of their cause in their quest for freedom and equality. The peoples of Africa and the rest of the civilised world did not also relent in the support they gave to the people of South Africa to remove the shackles of racism, apartheid and colonialism which combined to hold them down for so long.

11. The role played by individual nations, including my country Nigeria, in the struggle for the emergence of a new South Africa that is non-racial, independent and democratic is already part of the special linkages between our two countries. In those dark seasons, Nigerians stood by their South African brothers and sisters, because we shared your pain and concerns. Today, we also stand shoulder to shoulder with you as brothers and sisters and as partners, working together in pursuit of mutually beneficial interests.

12. Suffice it to say that throughout the long-drawn, anti-apartheid struggle, although we were not geographically contiguous, Nigeria was, nevertheless, considered a Frontline State, by the sheer fact of our commitment to the just struggle for freedom in Southern Africa.

13. It is important to recall, that this was a cause every Nigerian was committed to, not just those in government, but the people themselves. It was for this reason the Southern African Relief Fund (SARF) was created.

14. This was funded with deductions from the salary of every Nigerian worker, irrespective of rank, both in the public and private sectors as well as donations from ordinary Nigerians in all walks of life, including students. This fund was placed at the disposal of the liberation struggle.

15. Nigeria provided scholarships for students from South Africa. Our musicians waxed albums in support of the anti-apartheid struggle, a memorable one in this respect being Sonny Okosun’s timeless piece, “Fire in Soweto”.  Our poets wrote protest literature denouncing man’s inhumanity to man; whenever South Africans protested against injustice, Nigerian students also took to the streets in support and solidarity.


www.vanguardngr.com/2013/05/president-jonathans-address-to-the-south-african-parliament/

socialistic: @surdik,since you said is better to tell my friend to help me submit it,in the application from,can i tick that is my friend that is making the application on my behalf then he should sign it

Yeah you can tick it.

socialistic: thank you,i have a better result in my NECO,do they accept NECO? or can i put all of them together

Yeah you can put all of them together, certified copies.. To be on a safe side you can also include waec and neco strach card and also indicate your center number and examination number..

socialistic: i want to send my application to SAQA for evaluation,is it only my university transcript and certificate will be evaluated,should i evaluate my waec too,am applying for masters,can a friend pay for the application fee for me in south africa then scan it to me to be included in the application form.Thank you

You must include certified copies of your original waec certificate, university transcripts, and certificate... I think Scan copies of bank teller will not be accepted, but why not send your documents to your friend let him apply for you.. It would be easier

Omo yapa Bi Apa Ni party wa wo ba shey nna owo je bi Apa Eni to ba fe da bi Apa A oni Bouncer Buh a ni Sniper To ba je omo lofe koma s'omo gbomo Lo Laju e le malo gbe mi lomo Lo Obirin Po Oya e ma mi po Iwo nikan tan obirin maarun Dipo #RIPDAGRIN..

Zzzalexzzz: That's no problem since its just your document...I'm presently in IB till dis weekend..you shd send me a Nairaland email as to receiving the docs from your bro.

Thanks I would do that now.

Zzzalexzzz: Thank you'all....I truly appreciate

Hello .. Congratulations on your study permit. I discovered you have just been given admission at the university of western cape. Please when are you travelling to south Africa. I am based in cape town. I don't know if you can help with some documents(original certificate waec and neco) from Nigeria. if you can I would just ask my broda to bring down to you. So maybe when you settle down in school I would come fort to collect it.

@collinsfbi.. Please do I need to certify my certificate when applying for saqa, or should I submit only photocopy?

Anybody apply for saqa recently. please what documents did you submit and did you certified it?

@collinsfbi. As a science student what short course would you advise me to do in SA that wil enable me get a good job..

@ justwise and collinsfbi... What is the process of collecting the repatriation fee back from the embassy after returning back from SA.

collinsfbi: As at today, Arik is NGN 100,219.00 if you book to depart Lagos in let's say a week time and your departure date from South Africa for your return ticket will be in January and it's advisable most especially if you are likely to have heavy luggage on departure of both ports. Arik air luggage free allowance policy under Economy Class is 2 pieces (luggage) max 30kg each with 10kg hand bang excluding laptops and mobile phones making 70kg each for each passenger under Economy class.

Gbamm over n out

Please how do i make reservation and payment for my flight at south African airways.

chelseabmw: I checked yesterday,it was 104k with south africa airways why with arik 93k

How did you check?

Collinsfbi

Please How much is the cost of flight from Lagos to cape town using south African airway or Arik? Anybody booked recently?

i just got my 3month multiple visitors visa from the south African embassy. i submitted my application on the 9th of Nov, and i was called on mon 26th Nov to pay repatriation fee on or b4 wed 28 Nov whc i did. And i received a notification for collection on the 30th of Nov. A very big thank you to COLLINSFBI and JUSTWISE for their invaluable contributions here.
And to those aspiring for a southafrican visa please adhere strictly to the advise of these 2 great men. YOU DONT NEED AN AGENT TO GET SOUTH AFRICAN VISA. Thanks.

Dare14: today is the 3week now i submitted at the SAFA embassy,still no answer, someone was suggesting i go to the vfs center to check maybe they sent me a text regarding paying for the repatriation fee,dat at times some applicants don't receive the text, i need to make another plans for the DEC cos i normally travel during the holiday,

i submitted my application on the 9th of November and i was called on the 26th of November by the embassy to go and pay the repatriation fee whc will expire two dayz after. As regard your case, i think maybe you should contact the embassy. Did you receive a text message the day you submitted?

Dare14: i dont know why i haven't receive an sms alert from the VFS centre, i submitted over 2 weeks now for a visitors visa to SAFA, i thought they said its btw 6 to 10 working days, mine application is over 2 weeks now

Today also makes it 9working days my cousin submitted at the VFS cenre in Lagos. Up till now he hasn't receive any SMS alert. i hope this delay is not a plot to deny applicate visa?

@collinsfbi... Is it true south African embassy here in nigeria do call applicant? If true what are the likely questions ?

Dare14: where can i get the yellow card for 2000s? the one i got is the 1960 through someone at a local govt?

International airport, public health department.

@manager007.. Thanks for the write-up very insightful..
@pappy2000... Never give up on your dream...No matter how difficult it would seem #positivity #confidence"

Be strong and of good courage, do not fear... for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. -Deuteronomy 31.6"
Those are my watch words...! By the grace of Almighty God we will share our sucess story here..

collinsfbi: As much as you want to know the truth, then I will tell you, the Immigration Act, 2002 (Act No 13 of 2002) aimed to facilitate and simplify the application and issuing process of permits, as well as regulate immigrants by making sure that they adhere to certain criteria. As a result of this, Home Affairs, decided to give legal right to various immigration practitioners who are registered with the Department to assist immigrants in putting together their applications for the different type of permit that they need. In this regards, some of these practitioners (known as agents) do get permit of different kinds for immigrants without paying the repatriation and this depend largely on their inner connection. I have met with some and they charge btw R5k-R7k but I will never advice anybody to do that. There is nothing like doing the right thing to get the right result to avoid immigration problem in the future

Gbamm over n out

thanks broda.

collinsfbi: I initially want to be sincere with you and tell you some things abt SA, but since you are so determined, then am speechless. Mind you, your agent will be the first person to help you waste your money.
Note: Repatriation fee is an important requirement for all foreigners regardless of your status either with employment offer or not, married to a South African citizen or not. Only citizen and people on permanent resident permit are exempted from repatriation payment (or some lucky ones who are granted tourist visa). Somehow, there are agents in South Africa who apply for work permit of different categories on behalf of applicants (talking from experience), one way or the other, some can get permit without repatriation while some are compelled to pay.

If you will listen to me, I will advise you to forget South Africa, SA is not a country where you can seek greener pasture as you have said. In your case, forget about applying for work permit in naija because you will never get it.

Gbamm over n out

So how do you go about it if you where not told to pay repatriation fee at the embassy and also how much does in south Africa.. Thanks

floriana: The so called Africa independent television (AIT) yanked off its transmission of the leadership newspaper award holding in Abuja as Atiku Abubakar was making his speech. Atiku was stating his support for the restructuring of the nation along six geo-political zones and the creation of state police for states that want it. Pronto the programme was yanked off the air and replaced with advertisements and promos. As soon as Atiku finished his speech, the transmission was resumed. This keeps me wondering: How independent is AIT? What is their policy on freedom of speech? And who is this station working for, the citizens or the government?

I noticed this too, in the early hours of today. Was really surprise .. Firstly °̩ thought į̸̸̨ƭ was due to technical error, buh when the transmission was resumed after atiku's speech °̩ knew something was wrong..and he was about making comment about critical sector of the economy... Well i think maybe į̸̸̨ƭ a directive from above to avoid heating the polity with his criticism..

Manager007: .

I don't live in Nigeria,but some people have hinted at vaccination office somewhere inside Murttala Airport.

Los-CPT should be 8hrs maximum

Thanks brother i really appreciate.. °̩ finally did it today @ muritala airport.

@manager007.. Where do i obtain an original yellow fever card? And secondly how many hours flight his Lagos t̶̲̥̅̊ợ̣̣̇̇̇ cape town? Thanks..!