A South Africa visitor visa might be granted –
- For business
 - For tourism
 - For visiting family or friends
 - To spouse that would be joining spouse [who is in South Africa on work/study permit]
 - To children for joining parents [that are in South Africa on work/study permits]
 - To a fiancée/ fiancé for joining partner with intention to marry within 90 days
 - For study purposes for a maximum stay of 3 months
 - Charitable or voluntary activities
 - For taking part in conferences
 - For research activities
 - For working in the production of a show or movie [that is, in the entertainment industry]
 - Sports events
 - For medical purposes, for a maximum stay of 3 months