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In South Africa, the president is not directly elected by citizens but chosen by the parliament, which itself is formed through proportional representation. President Cyril Ramaphosa, leader of the African National Congress (ANC), was reelected under this system,...

To boost the economy and attract high-end skills, South Africa has introduced groundbreaking reforms to its visa regime. Spearheaded by Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber, the changes focus on creating a transparent and efficient system aimed at drawing...

In 2024, amendments to the South African Immigration Act of 2002 introduced a point-based system to assess applications for both general work visas and critical skills work visas. This significant reform, spearheaded by the Department of Home Affairs, aims...

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) is a vital institution in South Africa, responsible for managing the documentation and identification of its citizens. However, inefficiencies within the department, particularly concerning the issuance of smart card IDs, have become...

Identity fraud is on the rise in South Africa, costing the economy a staggering R1.5 billion annually. Criminals are finding increasingly sophisticated ways to steal personal information, allowing them to assume someone else's identity to open bank accounts,...

The tragic stampede at the Home Affairs office in Marabastad, Pretoria, where one person died and over 20 were injured, has once again highlighted the dire situation faced by undocumented migrants in South Africa. Marabastad Home Affairs is...

Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has unveiled an ambitious plan to revolutionise the department with a new digital platform. The goal is to eliminate the need for in-person visits to Home Affairs offices. This forward-thinking initiative is designed...

New Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber announced plans to reactivate the Immigration Advisory Board, which has been inactive for over a decade despite it being a legal requirement in terms of the Immigration Act 13 of 2002, as...

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) in South Africa has long been plagued by issues related to outdated technology and frequent system downtimes. Despite some progress, including an upgrade from a mere 1Mbps to 2Mbps internet speed, the...

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