Authentication means the process by which the signature and seal of an official (public) document is verified, SAQA degree verification, affixed, sealed and signed with a certificate of Authentication ( where the country to which the legalized document will be used is NOT signatory to the apostille Convention or The Hague convention of 5 October 1961 With Authentication Certificate, the Embassy to which you will be travelling to, is required to verify the document and affix the Embassy stamp after all other offices have verified, signed and sealed the documents.

For Authentication of documents in South Africa, for use in UAE, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, China, Taiwan, the process of verification of the document before Embassy Legalization depends on a particular document required for Authentication, however an official certificate issued by Department of Foreign Affairs in South Africa, authenticating the signature and or Seal of a public on a public document issued by that country and intended for use in another country before Embassy verification is required including other offices if necessary.

Authentication Documents In South Africa include: Degree Certificates, Diplomas, Academic transcripts, Matric Certificates, school certificates, School transfer, Nursing Qualifications, TEFL/TESOL certificates, Police Clearance Certificates, Birth Certificates, South Africa apostille, Marriage Certificates, Death Certificates, Divorce order, Letter of no impediment, Unabridged birth certificates, Passport copies, I.D, Radiological reports, Medical reports and Certificates  Contracts, Agreements, Trade documents and shipping documents, Affidavits and power of attorneys, Court order issued from any South African Court, Drivers letter, Driver’s License.