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Minister Leon Schreiber has deployed AI-powered drones and body-worn cameras at South Africa's borders ahead of Easter weekend, with early trials showing a 215% increase in preventing illegal crossings.
Minister Leon Schreiber has deployed AI-powered drones and body-worn cameras at South Africa's borders ahead of Easter weekend, with early trials showing a 215% increase in preventing illegal crossings.
Minister Schreiber reveals innovative drones and body cameras to strengthen South Africa's border security, aiming to curb illegal crossings and enhance law enforcement transparency.
Residents of Mbombela are hopeful that the Marriage Bill will eradicate the troubling tradition of 'ukuthwala', but will it address the practical concerns raised during public hearings?
Residents of Mbombela are hopeful that the Marriage Bill will eradicate the troubling tradition of 'ukuthwala', but will it address the practical concerns raised during public hearings?
Minister Leon Schreiber has opened a second round of applications for the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme after its successful launch yielded thousands of additional tourists from China and India. The digital visa process aims to transform South Africa's tourism sector by replacing paper-based systems with efficient online solutions.
South Africa's accommodation sector is on an upward trend, showing promising growth figures alongside the challenges faced by the food and beverage industry.
Will ActionSA succeed in blocking Phil Craig's citizenship application? The leader of the Cape Independence Advocacy Group faces mounting pressure.
Phil Craig, leader of the Cape Independence Advocacy Group, faces backlash as a petition to deport him gains nearly 50,000 signatures, accusing him of sowing division within South Africa.
The Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration is alarmed by the dire state of the Rustenburg Home Affairs office, calling for immediate action to address severe service disruptions.
Minister Leon Schreiber outlines South Africa's commitment to eradicating corruption within immigration and border management, highlighting systemic reforms and technological advancements aimed at dismantling corrupt.
Home Affairs' new biometric verification system promises dramatically faster performance with less than 1% error rate, coming into effect on April 1 for private sector users while remaining free for government agencies.
A Cape Town man's two-decade-long fight for an identity document reveals the ongoing challenges faced by the Department of Home Affairs, raising questions about bureaucratic inefficiencies and the impact on citizens.
At the e-Voting conference, Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber outlines plans to replace the green ID book with Smart IDs, aiming for a more secure and accessible identification system.
In a landmark ruling, the Western Cape High Court has condemned Home Affairs officials for unlawfully blocking citizenship applications, ordering immediate changes to protect applicants' rights and ensure fair treatment. Judge Constance Nziweni's decision challenges systemic gatekeeping practices that have denied countless applicants their legal right to apply for citizenship.
Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber took swift action after a security guard was caught on video pepper spraying frustrated citizens at the Randburg office, where ongoing system issues have caused severe public frustration.
Four Mpumalanga women who created fictional children to fraudulently claim over R61,000 in Sassa child support grants have received suspended sentences.
Anabela Rungo, mother of ex-Miss South Africa contestant Chidimma Adetshina, has been barred from applying for permanent residency in South Africa.
Former Miss SA contestant Chidimma Adetshina's mother, Anabela Rungo, has been granted R10 000 bail under strict house arrest conditions. Facing seven immigration-related charges, Rungo's case has drawn attention for its connection to last year's Miss SA controversy.
A body, thought to that of a Lesotho national involved in illegal mining activities, was found by Limpopo police in a shallow grave at Zwartkrans Mine near Makapan's Valley, in Mokopane, Limpopo.
A 24-year-wld Woman from Johannesburg faces charges after allegedly running a forged document operation.
Lesotho urges South Africa to assist Basotho facing illegal crossing challenges, as over 50,000 undocumented individuals were intercepted during the festive season.
Home Affairs Minister Dr. Leon Schreiber welcomes the significant boost in South Africa’s passport ranking, attributing the improvement to ongoing reforms and digitalisation aimed at enhancing document security.
Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber emphasised that the smart ID is a more secure document and while government encouraged South Africans to switch over to this new form of identification it has a responsibility to provide easier and better avenues to get the new ID.
Even though he is currently the Minister of Health, Aaron Motsoaledi's remarks demonstrate his lifelong dedication to immigration policies.