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NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
QUESTION FOR ORAL REPLY
QUESTION NO. 29
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Tuesday, 24 February 2015
INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER 3 OF 2015
29. Mr M H Hoosen (DA) to ask the Minister of Home Affairs:
With reference to the announcement by the President, Mr Jacob G Zuma, in
his State of the Nation Address on 12 February 2015, what (a) amendments to
the existing immigration regulations are being considered and (b) effect
will such amendments have on job creation and tourism?
NO433E
REPLY:
(a) The Honourable President, Mr Jacob G Zuma indicated in his State of the
Nation Address that a review of visa regulations would be prioritised to
strike a balance between national security and growth in tourism. In line
with his review, an Immigration Task Team was established in September 2014
between the Department of Home Affairs and key stakeholders in the tourism
and aviation industry, as well as relevant government departments, as a
vehicle for on-going engagement on the implementation of the recently
introduced visa regulations. At this stage no formal amendments are under
consideration.
(b) The question is not applicable in light that there are no amendments
under consideration.
Remarks: Reply: Approved / Not Approved
Mkuseli Apleni Malusi Gigaba, MP
Director-General Minister of Home Affairs
Date: Date:
