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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 Schreiber reveals innovative drones and body cameras to strengthen South Africa's border security, aiming to curb illegal crossings and enhance law enforcement transparency.
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.
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 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 Trusted Tour Operator Scheme promises to streamline visa processes for tourists from India and China, addressing long-standing challenges in the tourism sector.
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 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 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.
While your 'green mamba' is safe for now, if you don't have a smart ID card, you still have time to get one.
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.
The children between the ages of 5 and 14 were unlawfully ferried under dangerous and inhumane conditions.
Home Affairs Minister, Leon Schreiber, said to accommodate the increased demand during festive season, offices would be opened for an extra two hours daily.
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.
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.
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.
The crackdown follows increased cooperation between the Department of Home Affairs, the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and the Hawks.
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.
The German suspect, who was travelling under a fraudulent Israeli passport, was originally intercepted in Turkey and returned to South Africa on November 8.
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 is on a journey of revitalising its department and introducing new options for South Africans.
The DA is correct to force the ANC to take a stand, says analyst.
The Progressive Forces For South Africa have released a statement on Wednesday, October 30 to ask the Miss Universe organisation to prevent Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina from participating in the global beauty pageant.
The Department of Home Affairs launches TTOS, a new scheme to streamline visas for Chinese and Indian tourists, boosting jobs and growth
Ramaphosa hit back at Steenhuisen, saying the DA could not impose its policy positions on him under the guise of the coalition government.