Department of home affairs
Department of home affairs
Department of home affairs
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New R500 fee for South Africa’s digital visa system: what travellers need to know
Home Affairs proposes R500 fee for Electronic Travel Authorisation system, significantly reducing costs for visa applicants while making the digital platform financially sustainable.
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Home Affairs to hire 301 immigration officers in major capacity boost
The Department of Home Affairs will recruit 301 additional immigration officers, expanding the country’s immigration enforcement capacity by 35%.
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Verification and documentation of foreign nationals underway in Overstrand
Documentation and verification of foreign nationals is currently underway in the Overstrand after they were forced to leave their homes on Sunday 31 May and Monday 1 June.
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Two more arrests bring Home Affairs corruption and fraud cases to six in May
Home Affairs has arrested two more suspects in corruption investigations, bringing the total number of arrests linked to May cases to six.
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Home Affairs wins Constitutional Court case against repeat asylum applications
The Department of Home Affairs has secured a significant victory in its battle against abuse of the asylum system.
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63 Home Affairs officials dismissed in corruption crackdown
The Department of Home Affairs has dismissed 63 officials for corruption, fraud and misconduct since July 2024,
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Home Affairs denies passport exemption for Lesotho nationals
The Department of Home Affairs has dismissed reports claiming that Lesotho nationals will no longer need valid passports to enter South Africa.
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Deportations increase by 46% over two financial years
The Department of Home Affairs has deported 109 344 people over the past two financial years, marking a significant rise in immigration enforcement.
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Home Affairs exceeds target with 110 bank branches offering ID services
The Department of Home Affairs has successfully launched 110 operational bank branches for Smart ID services, surpassing initial goals.
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SA launches MEETS visa scheme to fast-track international event travel
The Department of Home Affairs has launched the Meetings, Exhibitions, Events and Tourism Scheme (MEETS), a visa reform initiative designed to streamline the processing of large group applications linked to…
