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Withdrawal of waivers granted in terms of section 31(2)(c) of the Immigration Act 13 of 2002: Granting of permanent residence status in terms of section 27(b) of the Immigration Act: Graduates from South African tertiary institutions in the area of critical skills

Minister's Immigration Directive No 01 of 2021 - Extension of ZEP for a period of 12 months

Immigration Directive No 07 of 2021 - Temporary Concession for Intra-Company Transfer Work Visa holders

Extension of temporary concession in respect of foreign nationals in light of a continued backlog in processing outcomes on Waiver applications, Visa applications and Appeal applications

Home Affairs launches Operation New Broom and biometric verification to combat illegal immigration

This morning, the Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, launched Operation New Broom as the latest technology-driven initiative to arrest, convict and deport illegal immigrants occupying public spaces...READ MORE

Home Affairs declares Omotoso “undesirable person” after he leaves the country

The Department of Home Affairs notes the departure of Timothy Oluseun Omotoso from South Africa to Nigeria from OR Tambo International Airport earlier this afternoon...READ MORE

Home Affairs successfully launches rollout of Smart IDs for naturalised citizens and permanent residents from visa exempt countries

The Department of Home Affairs has this morning successfully launched its rollout of Smart IDs for naturalised citizens and permanent residents from visa exempt countries....READ MORE

Minister Schreiber welcomes Constitutional Court ruling and announces Home Affairs’ plans to develop online verification portal

The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, welcomes the Constitutional Court judgment handed down today in respect of section 6(1)(a) of the South African Citizenship Act 88 of 1995 regarding the loss of citizenship...READ MORE

Deputy Minister Nzuza to hand over 100 birth certificates and ids to applicants in Mabopane

The Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Mr Njabulo Nzuza, is scheduled to hand over 100 birth certificates and identity documents to successful applicants for late registration of birth in Mabopane, Tshwane...READ MORE

Border Management Authority prevents 63% more attempted illegal crossings over Easter period

During the recent Easter operations, which ran from 15 April 2025 to 24 April 2025, the Border Management Authority (BMA) increased the number of attempted illegal migration crossings into South Africa that were successfully prevented by 63%...READ MORE

Minister Leon Schreiber to distribute IDs in uMngeni Municipality

On Friday, 11 April 2025, the Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, will join the Home Affairs outreach programme that has been conducted in the uMngeni Municipality to distribute IDs and other enabling documents...READ MORE

Minister Leon Schreiber launches cutting-edge technology for BMA to improve border management

In a momentous step forward to improve border management and security, the Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, today unveiled cutting-edge new drone and body worn camera technology to be rolled out by the Border Management Authority (BMA)...READ MORE

Minister Leon Schreiber to unveil new technology to combat corruption and secure South Africa’s borders

On Thursday, 10 April 2025, the Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, will unveil new technology to be implemented by the Border Management Authority (BMA) in its ongoing work to combat corruption and secure South Africa’s borders...READ MORE

Speech by Minister Leon Schreiber delivered at the Electoral Reform Consultation Panel Conference

It is an honour to deliver the keynote address at this prestigious international conference for South Africa’s Electoral Reform Consultation Panel...READ MORE