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Naturalised citizens and permanent residents can now access Smart ID cards for the first time - Home Affairs
Naturalised citizens and lawful permanent residents in South Africa can now apply for Smart ID cards for the first time, a significant step towards equality and improved national security, effective from May 12, 2025.
Nigerian Televangelist Timothy Omotoso files urgent court bid to overturn prohibited status in SA
Controversial televangelist Timothy Omotoso has filed an urgent court order to challenge his prohibited status in SA.
Border authority drones intercept over 6,000 illegal crossings into South Africa over Easter
The Border Management Authority reports a significant increase in illegal immigration interceptions during the Easter weekend, aided by drone technology.
Border Management Authority commissioner urges immediate action on illegal immigration from neighbouring nations
BMA Commissioner, Dr Michael Masiapato, highlights the pressing need for neighbouring countries to intensify their efforts against illegal immigration, stressing the impact on South Africa.
Minister of Home Affairs unveils advanced high tech-tools for border security
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.
Home Affairs launches border management and immigration anti-corruption forum to tackle corruption
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.
Schreiber unveils plans to replace Green ID Book at e-Voting Conference
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.
Home Affairs guard ‘removed’ for pepper spraying irate clients over system offline fury
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.
South Africa’s tourism industry celebrates quick rollout of Trusted Tour Operator Scheme
South Africa’s Trusted Tour Operator Scheme promises to streamline visa processes for tourists from India and China, addressing long-standing challenges in the tourism sector.
South Africa’s Border Management Authority seizes 58 000 illegal entries this festive season
During the festive season, South Africa’s Border Management Authority intercepted over 58 000 illegal entries, doubling last year’s figures, showcasing enhanced border security measures.
Home Affairs committee backs Border Management Authority for additional funding
Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has previously indicated that the shortfall for the BMA over the medium term expenditure framework period was R4. 353 billion.
Home Affairs Minister Schreiber welcomes South Africa's improved Henley passport index ranking
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.
GOOD NEWS: Your green barcode ID book is safe. . . for now
While your 'green mamba' is safe for now, if you don't have a smart ID card, you still have time to get one.
SA could see hundreds more bank branches offering smart IDs in 2025 - Minister Schreiber
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.
Border Authority thwarts smuggling of undocumented children
The children between the ages of 5 and 14 were unlawfully ferried under dangerous and inhumane conditions.
Home Affairs extend operating hours by an 'additional two hours' during festive season
Home Affairs Minister, Leon Schreiber, said to accommodate the increased demand during festive season, offices would be opened for an extra two hours daily.
Home Affairs launches eRecruitment platform to streamline job applications
Say goodbye to paperwork! Home Affairs’ new eRecruitment portal simplifies the job application process, making government positions more accessible and efficient in the digital era.
Port security beefed up for festive season
The Border Management Authority will partner with the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development on the deployment of drones to enhance border security.
‘Ramaphosa take action’: ANCYL urges president to tackle corruption at Home Affairs
This comes after the conviction of a former Home Affairs adjudicator who was found guilty of corruption by the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Wednesday, and the recent dismissal of 18 other officials for offences including fraud, corruption, and sexual harassment.
18 Home Affairs officials dismissed in anti-corruption drive
The crackdown follows increased cooperation between the Department of Home Affairs, the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and the Hawks.
‘You’re dismissed’: Home Affairs fires 18 officials for corruption, fraud and sexual harassment
The reasons for dismissals of the 18 officers differ, with four of them being fired for irregular ranting of ID documents, while six were dismissed for irregular solemnisation and registration of marriages.
Breakthrough as BMA captures wanted German national at OR Tambo
The German suspect, who was travelling under a fraudulent Israeli passport, was originally intercepted in Turkey and returned to South Africa on November 8.
Who can open spaza shop in South Africa? Premier Panyaza Lesufi says anyone, as long as they are documented
Since January, figures from Gauteng show that the total number of food contamination incidents stand at 441, and 23 deaths - with the majority of cases involving children.
‘Home Affairs Premium’: Your ID or passport could be delivered to you - but at a price
Home Affairs is on a journey of revitalising its department and introducing new options for South Africans.
Delayed Russian bombers visit test for GNU
The DA is correct to force the ANC to take a stand, says analyst.