Well it has happend it has been talked about for over a year and it is now coming true. It is been reported that from the 03 March 2009. The most informative article that I have found that confirms this is here:

The Times

This means that if you plan on going to, from or via the UK you will need to get a visa. This visa will cost you currently in the region of ZAR1000 exluding processing fees. It will be intersting to see how the visa process will be handled with VFS here in South Africa and the British High Commision. We have seen fiascos with change with the UK before and prepare to brace yourself for another one if the history is anything to go by.

Questions and emails remain unanswered so as soon as we get some answers and more info on the price, validility, what is needed to apply, can you apply in person or must you apply at VFS, can you use a courier service etc we will publish it here.