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Deputy Minister Nzuza to hand over computer lab during back-to-school campaign, in partnership with Honor South Africa

The Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Mr Njabulo Nzuza, will on Thursday, 22 January 2026, hand over a fully equipped computer laboratory to Umdlamfe Secondary School in Esikhaweni, Richards Bay, as part of government’s Back-to-school Campaign...READ MORE

Extension of closing date for public comments on Draft Revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection

The Department of Home Affairs has extended the closing date for the submission of public comments on the Draft Revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection (“Draft Revised White Paper”) from 31 January 2026 to 15 February 2026...READ MORE

Home Affairs arrests seven Kenyan nationals illegally working on “refugee” applications

Yesterday, the Department of Home Affairs, in collaboration with other arms of law enforcement, executed a routine, lawful operation in Johannesburg targeted at suspected violations of South African immigration law...READ MORE

Minister of Home Affairs invites public comment on the Draft Revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection

Following approval by Cabinet, the Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, has today published the Draft Revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection in the Government Gazette for public comment...READ MORE

Home Affairs extends operating hours for the festive season

As part of our continued commitment to delivering dignity for all, the Department of Home Affairs is extending operating hours at offices from 8 to 19 December 2025, and from 5 to 16 January 2026, by an additional two hours daily for applications and collections of enabling documents...READ MORE

Deputy Minister Nzuza to hand over Smart ID Cards to the elderly in Krugersdorp

The Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Mr Njabulo Nzuza, will on Wednesday, 03 December 2025, hand over Smart ID Cards to the elderly at the Jack Cotton Old Age Home in Krugersdorp, Gauteng...READ MORE

Home Affairs launches groundbreaking new citizenship verification portal

The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, today announced the launch of the ground-breaking new Home Affairs Citizenship Reinstatement Portal, a major step forward in the Department’s digital transformation programme to deliver dignity for all South Africans...READ MORE

Minister of Home Affairs to launch Travel Ready 2025 Campaign at new Baywest office

The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, will on Monday, 17 November 2025, be in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, to officially launch the Travel Ready 2025 Campaign at the brand new Baywest Mall Home Affairs office...READ MORE

Factual update on the arrival of travellers from Palestine

After receiving reports from the relevant officials, the Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, can provide the public with the following update on the facts surrounding the processing of travellers from Palestine at O.R. Tambo International Airport...READ MORE

Home Affairs turbocharges film and creative industry with new digital visa scheme

The Department of Home Affairs is proud to announce the gazetting of the pathbreaking new Screen Talent and Global Entertainment Scheme (STAGES)...READ MORE

Deputy Minister Nzuza to embark on late registration of birth programme in Dannhauser Local Municipality

The Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Mr Njabulo Nzuza, will on Tuesday, 11 November 2025, embark on a High-Impact Outreach Programme in the Dannhauser Local Municipality, in KwaZulu-Natal...READ MORE