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Thursday, May 20 2021 - 08:00
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Court Case Addresses South Africans Stripped of Citizenship Once Applying for Dual Citizenship
LONDON, May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --

A South African political party is seeking justice for thousands of South 
Africans who have unknowingly been stripped of their citizenship after 
obtaining another citizenship. Hence, the Democratic Alliance is taking the 
Home Affairs Department to court to challenge South Africa's citizenship law 
for being "unconstitutional". 

While the nation does permit its citizens to hold dual nationality, the 
Citizenship Act 88 of 1995 states that individuals will automatically lose 
their citizenship unless they apply for a letter of retention ( 
https://csglobalpartners.com/news/retaining-south-african-citizenship-when-applying-for-dual-citizenship/ 
) to keep their South African citizenship. A lack of clarity surrounding the 
law has left many South Africans deprived of their native citizenship. 
Furthermore, the department that offers the service for retaining citizenship 
has remained closed due to the pandemic making it even harder for South 
Africans to undergo this process. 

"Acquiring dual citizenship should not be a complicated process. However, it is 
important to consult with experts and reputable companies before beginning the 
process of acquiring second citizenship to ensure that you are following the 
correct process," says Paul Singh, Director of CS Global Partners ( 
http://www.csglobalpartners.com/ ). Singh's legal advisory is headquartered in 
London and specialises in providing clients with expert advice regarding 
citizenship and residency.

Over the last year, many South Africans have enquired about obtaining a second 
citizenship to protect their families future. With the nation suffering from an 
economic downturn exacerbated by the pandemic, those that have the means have 
chosen to invest in second citizenship through popular Citizenship by 
Investment Programmes. 

St Kitts and Nevis' Citizenship by Investment Programme ( 
https://www.ciu.gov.kn/ ) is particularly an attractive option for South 
Africans. The process is straightforward and does not require applicants to 
travel or reside in the nation nor partake in any language or cultural tests. 
To qualify, an investor makes an economic contribution through the Sustainable 
Growth Fund ( https://www.ciu.gov.kn/the-sustainable-growth-fund/ ), designed 
to generate revenue that is injected into sectors like tourism and education. 
As a St Kitts and Nevis citizen, not only do you gain access to visa-free 
travel to nearly 160 countries, but citizens also have increased business 
opportunities and the right to pass citizenship down through descent.

Those who successfully pass the stringent due diligence procedure can gain 
citizenship within 60 days, one of the fastest routes to second citizenship in 
the investment migration industry. St Kitts and Nevis' CBI Programme is also 
internationally recognised as a 'Platinum Standard' brand due to its vast 
experience and longevity. 

The dual-island nation boasts one of the strongest economies in the region. St 
Kitts and Nevis is the first independent state in the Eastern Caribbean 
Currency Union to bring its debt-to-GDP ratio in line with international 
standards, twelve years before the deadline. The nation also has a stable 
currency, pegged to the US dollar, and a strong rule of law that prioritises 
democracy.  

Contact: +447867942505, pr@csglobalpartners.com, www.csglobalpartners.com  

SOURCE CS Global Partners