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
Speech delivered by Deputy Minister Njabulo Nzuza, at the One Stop Border Post Bill Debate
Today, we stand on the foundation of a bold vision to build borders that are not just lines of control, but gateways of opportunity...READ MORE
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