South Africa digital ID unveiled: When you can get one
Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber demonstrated the South Africa digital ID on his own smartphone, but the public cannot get one yet.
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Germiston protests escalate as Home Affairs building allegedly set alight
Protest action in Germiston’s CBD on Tuesday morning turned violent, with a Home Affairs building reportedly set on fire during evictions at Pharoe Park.
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You can now apply for a smart ID and passport at Capitec branches – Here’s how
South Africans can now apply for a smart ID at Capitec branches, thanks to a new partnership with the Department of Home Affairs.
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South Africa to phase out green ID books and shift to smart ID cards
Home Affairs plans to stop issuing green ID books by the end of the year as part of a move to expand the use of the more secure South Africa smart ID card.
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Six distinctions but no ID: Top matriculant’s hope of becoming a doctor crushed
“My mother was a citizen, yet I cannot get an ID” says Emmanuel Ndlovu
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Randburg Home Affairs security filmed pepper spraying woman over system issues [video]
A viral video shows a security guard at Randburg Home Affairs pepper-spraying a frustrated client as system outages continue to disrupt services.
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Chidimma Adetshina’s mother arrested in Cape Town: Here’s what we know
Chidimma Adetshina’s mother, Anabela Rungo, has been detained in Cape Town after authorities found she remained in SA illegally. Here’s what we know.
Viral News
Babel restaurant raid is the first of many, Labour Dept warns
A TikTok video exposing unfair labour practices at Babel restaurant in Menlyn prompted a raid that led to three arrests.
Viral News
Implications of Home Affairs findings on Chidimma Adetshina’s citizenship
Here, we analyse the potential implications for Chidimma Adetshina, her participation in the 2024 Miss South Africa pageant, and the possible legal consequences.
Viral News
Home Affairs makes shocking findings on Chidimma Adetshina’s citizenship
The Department of Home Affairs has released new details regarding its ongoing investigation into the citizenship of Chidimma Adetshina.
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Home Affairs set to announce outcomes of Chidimma Adetshina probe
While the department never comments on nationality status of individual, Nzuza explained, the scale of the public outcry necessitated a probe into the matter and clarity will be found once and for all when the report is released.
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Motsoaledi attempts to clean up SA work visa mess
Dr Motsoaledi emphasised that the department has not cancelled the Critical Skills Work Visa but has changed the manner in which the visa was previously operating.
Travel
South Africa’s new short-term visa extension rule could force tourists out of the country on this date
Tourists who arrived in October and November 2023 could be forced to leave the country by the end of the month if they don't get their visa extensions approved by Friday, 23 February 2024.
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Home Affairs extends weekend operating hours: Here’s what you must know
The Department of Home Affairs extends its weekend operating hours for ID collection ahead of Voter Registration Weekend.
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Motsoaledi reluctantly extends Zimbabwe Exemption Permits
Motsoaledi has granted exemptions to approximately 54 653 Lesotho nationals for a period of two years and approximately 178 000 Zimbabwean nationals.
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Home Affairs extends operating hours ahead of voter registration weekend
Offices will be open on Saturday, 4 November 2023 and Saturday, 11 November 2023 from 08:00 to 13:00 on each day exclusively for the collection of smart ID cards and passports.
Cape Town Buzz
Man shot and killed outside Mitchell’s Plain Home Affairs branch
An eyewitness, who spoke to Swisher Post in anonymity, revealed they were queueing inside the Mitchell's Plain Home Affairs Department when at least five gunshots rang off outside the premises.
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President Ramaphosa to officially launch the Border Management Authority
The establishment of the BMA means that South Africa now has an integrated border management platform, with a single command and control with which to support the attainment of secure borders, safe travel
Travel
South Africa digital nomad visa delayed: Here’s everything you must know
The potential economic value of digital nomads, with an estimated collective worth of US$787 billion annually, underscores the urgency of the matter.
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Refugees face ‘no hope’ service from Home Affairs
Dozens queue, but the reception office in Gqeberha only serves 15 asylum seekers a day.
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Motsoaledi to apply for leave to appeal ZEP permit rulings
Over 178 000 Zimbabweans in South Africa have the special permit allowing them to live and work in the country
Crime
Home Affairs revokes Dr Nandipha passport ahead of court showdown
Home Affairs minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi blasted Dr Nandipha for claiming she was 'abducted' when South African authorities deported her from Tanzania.
Crime
Home Affairs: Registry search pulled no results for Thabo Bester
A surface-level search for Thabo Bester on the South African national population registry pulled no results. Here's why.
Crime
Major Kobese: Home Affairs director fired for unduly processing Gupta associates
Major Kobese fraudulently issued visas to Gupta associates, Ashu Chawla and others in Ethiopia and in the United Arab Emirates.
Crime
Home Affairs employees nabbed in photo swap scam
Several Home Affairs employees from these branches were arrested for various identity scams.
Crime
‘Lebogang Ndlovu’ fake passport issuer arrested: Here’s what we know
The suspect will be unmasked when they appear in court, on Tuesday.
Crime
Kagiso Maboa: Home Affairs alleged fraudster sought by Hawks
Kagiso is accused of colluding with a Pakistani syndicate in issuing fraudulent identification documents.
Viral News
Zimbabweans take Home Affairs to court demanding permanent residency
If granted, more than 200 000 Zimbabweans will have permanent residency, including a valid SA ID.
