Posts tagged with 'London'

 

Wayde Van Niekerk wins silver in 200m at the world championships in London, UK

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Wayde Van Niekerk wins silver in 200m at the world championships in London

Wayde van Niekerk finished second in the 200m at the world championships in London on Thursday night, adding a silver medal to the 400m gold he won on Tuesday night. He might not have scooped the golden double he was aiming for, but he is still the first South African athlete to land two sprint..
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Good news for SA-UK passport holders looking to emigrate

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South African families who are relying on a single family member’s British or European history are set to benefit from a number of new changes made to the UK’s minimum income threshold. The UK’s Supreme Court has confirmed it will make amendments to the threshold by 10 August, after it received a number of reports of families being torn apart by the current rates. In 2012, then-home secretary Theresa May introduced the minimum income threshold which a ‘sponsor’ (UK citizen or resident) needs to meet so that their non-UK spouse can qualify for the spousal visa, which allows them to stay in the country for 33 months. The threshold currently stands at £18,600 (R325,558) for partners only; £22,400 (R393,274) for a partner and a child; and an additional £2,400 (R42,136) for each additional child. According to a statement released by the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI), an estimated 15,000 children, most of whom are British citizens, are currently separated from one parent because of this punitive threshold. The UK Supreme Court has now noted that, while the threshold does not breach any human rights, the implementation of the rules require review and amendment. In this case, the Supreme Court highlighted that the best interest of affected children need to be given primary consideration in decisions made. It was also suggested that alternative sources of income should be taken into account to make up the financial requirement. The JCWI reported that 5,000 family migration applications have been put on hold in the five months since the Supreme Court case in February. The new rules Immigration consultants Sable International have highlighted some of the major changes being implemented with the new rules. These include: When an application does not meet the minimum income threshold, the primary consideration needs to be the best interest of the child (under the age of 18) involved. The child included in a successful application will be granted the same route to settlement as their parent. If the applicant does not meet the minimum income threshold, and there are circumstances that could lead to harsh consequences for any of the parties involved, the Home Office should consider alternative incomes of the applicants to make up the income threshold. Alternative sources of income will include: Credible guarantee of sustainable financial support from a third party Credible prospective earnings from the sustainable employment or self-employment of the applicant or partner Any other credible and reliable source of income available If the applicant cannot meet the threshold, the caseworker should consider whether the refusal of the application would breach Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights. Should an application be successful based on new considerations, it will put the applicants on a ten-year route to settlement. If the applicant is able to meet the income threshold at a later stage, they can apply for the five-year route to settlement.

South African families who are relying on a single family member’s British or European history are set to benefit from a number of new changes made to the UK’s minimum income threshold. The UK’s Supreme Court has confirmed it will make amendments to the threshold by 10 August, after it received a number of reports..
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UK Events: SOUTH AFRICAN BRAAI and SOKKIE at Scout Hall

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UK Events: SOUTH AFRICAN BRAAI & SOKKIE at Scout Hall

DATE: 6 August 2017 TIME: 15:00 – 23:59 VENUE: Scout Hall, Carlyle Drive, East Kilbride, G74 3EW PRICE: Free Bank Holiday Braai and Sokkie Bring and Braai including your own alcohol and mix If you wish to stay over, bring your tent.  
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Matilda Theater Show in London – at Cambridge Theatre

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Watch Roald Dahl’s child genius Matilda brought to life on stage with a ticket to the Matilda musical at Cambridge Theatre in London! The popular family theater show features all the much-loved characters from the namesake book, from sweet Miss Honey to chubby Bruce and the treacherous Miss Trunchbull. Laugh along to stories about Matilda’s..
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Walking tour Princess Diana the Legacy of the Royals – learn history and the life of Princess Diana

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This is a walking tour, where you will learn history and the life of Princess Diana. Book Now As we walk up Exhibition Road to the Albert Memorial we hear about the huge legacy of another royal consort Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria, who died in 1861. Then we walk into beautiful Kensington Gardens..
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Wicked the Musical Theater Show at Apollo Victoria Theatre in London

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Get your tickets to Wicked the Musical Theater Show at Apollo Victoria Theatre in London. It tells the untold story of the legendary witches from Frank L Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. When Dorothy famously triumphed in Oz, only one side if the story was told. Now, Wicked brings to life the captivating and..
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National Gallery of London Guided Tour for children and families with kids friendly guide – We have designed a tour that the kids will love

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Visit one of the world’s richest painting galleries with your family on a memorable tour led by a specialist guide. She will tailor the tour on your kids engaging them with fun and informative activities, games, photo contexts, visual aids and parents will learn a lot too. Book Now You will visit the highlights of..
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Another 20 things about British culture that South Africans can’t get their heads around

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Last August, Katy Scott wrote her amazing ’37 British things I’ll never understand as a South African’. Being the fair and considerate people we are, we’ve captured a Brit and made him explain a few things… As an Englishman living in South Africa, I get a lot of questions: “How far are you from London?”,..
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Shrek’s Adventure: includes a magical 4D bus ride

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Embark on a magical journey to Far Far Away with this admission ticket to Shrek’s Adventure! London, which includes a magical 4D bus ride. Located on the South Bank near the London Eye and other top attractions, Shrek’s Adventure! London provides family-friendly entertainment that stars characters from “Shrek” and other popular DreamWorks movies. The unforgettable..
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London Dungeon Entrance Ticket: Enjoy your spine-chilling appointment with Sweeny Todd

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Be fast-track transported to the darkest moments in London’s history at the creepiest attraction in town, the London Dungeon. Enjoy your spine-chilling appointment with Sweeny Todd. Can you bear a face-to-face encounter with the merciless Jack the Ripper? Everything you see in the London Dungeon is based on actual historical events, from Jack the Ripper..
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