Department of Home Affairs
SIU exposes “visa marketplace” at Home Affairs, R181 million traced to fraud
SIU report uncovers R181 million worth of corruption in South Africa’s Home Affairs, revealing a “marketplace” for fake documents and bribes by officials.
Home Affairs Minister suspends 2 senior officials for AI hallucations in immigration policy document
Senior officials suspended after AI hallucinations in immigration policy. 102 out of 148 references in the Revised White Paper are unverifiable, prompting backlash.
Bellarmine Mugabe deported after R600k fine, escorted to OR Tambo International
Belarmine Mugabe, fined for R600k for firearm-related offences, is porcessed for deportation at OR Tambo Airport amid online reactions to an alleged online apology.
"You were complicit": Naledi Pandor’s resurfaced clip on Home Affairs corruption hits SA different
Naledi Pandor's resurfaced video reveals the corruption in South Africa's Home Affairs, sparking debate as the department faces a crackdown under Leon Schreiber.
Home Affairs shuts down ‘passport-free travel’ claims between Lesotho and SA
Department of Home Affairs refutes claims of passport-free travel for Basotho nationals, affirming that passports remain mandatory for South Africa entry.
South Africans with green ID books can swap to a Smart ID at 146 bank branches
South Africans with green ID books can now obtain Smart IDs in minutes at 146 bank branches, reducing fraud risk and simplifying the application process.
Home Affairs clarifies permanent residency status for ZEP and Lesotho permit holders
The Department of Home Affairs clarifies that Zimbabwean and Lesotho exemption permit holders are ineligible for permanent residency applications
"This is most civil servants": Review of immigration officer's payslip with 20 years of experience
A career reviewer stunned Mzansi after revealing in a TikTok video that a veteran immigration officer takes home only R17,000, despite two decades of service.
Capitec customers can now get their Smart ID at 67 bank branches across Mzansi
Capitec expands Smart ID services to 67 branches, enabling quick applications in under five minutes and pushing Mzansi past 100 bank branches for the first time.
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