SA expects over 6 million border crossings this festive season

SA expects over 6 million border crossings this festive season

South Africa’s Border Management Authority expects over six million border crossings this festive season. Commissioner Michael Masiapato said they plan to combat cross-border crime and illegal immigration while warning about potential gender-based violence at borders. Masiapato says Home Affairs has also extended operating hours at select ports to ease congestion.

December 2, 2024 10

South Africa

South Africa’s Home Affairs Dismisses 18 Officials in Anti-Corruption Crackdown

S.A's department of Home Affairs has dismissed 18 officials for various offences including fraud, corruption, and sexual harassment. These officials were involved in issues like granting fake identity documents, illegal marriage registrations, and improper visa approvals. Four others received warnings. Minister Leon Schreiber says these actions reflect the department's ongoing crackdown on corruption, with criminal charges to follow where necessary:

November 21, 2024 19

Entertainment

SA’s Home Affairs Ministry addresses immigration violations

South Africa’s Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has confirmed the cancellation of documents belonging to Chidimma Adetshina's mother. Schreiber told the SABC that Adetshina, now Miss Universe Nigeria, is not guilty of immigration violations, as she was an infant. Adetshina withdrew from the Miss SA pageant amid scrutiny over her citizenship.

October 24, 2024 58

Namibia

Home Affairs Halts Issuance of Section 38 Certificates for Foreign Spouses

The Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security ministry has suspended the issuance of Section 38 certificates of identity to foreign spouses of Namibian citizens due to non-compliance with the Immigration Control Act. According to spokesperson Margaret Kalo, the decision was made to ensure adherence to legal requirements.

August 21, 2024 40

Entertainment

Miss SA contestant, Adetshina withdraws amid identity theft investigation

South Africa’s Home Affairs minister, Leon Schreiber says the case around the citizenship of Miss SA contestant Chidimma Adetshina indicates the urgent need for the digital modernisation of the department's processes. An ongoing investigation by the department has found prima facie evidence of fraud and identity theft committed by Adetshina’s mother. Adetshina has withdrawn from the contest. According to the Miss South Africa organization’s website, Adetshina was born […]

August 8, 2024 64

Namibia

Witbooi urges Hardap councillors to address voter ID issues

Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Lucia Witbooi, visited Mariental to discuss mass voter registration and how the lack of identification cards among residents hinders the election process. Witbooi said out of more than 94 000 identification cards printed by the Ministry of Home Affairs, an alarming 40 000 remain uncollected. “Uncollected identification cards are a big concern. I ask local councillors to work closely […]

July 19, 2024 22

Namibia

Vice President Leads Groundbreaking Ceremony for N$70 Million Civic Affairs Office in Nkurenkuru

The Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security ministry held a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a Civic Affairs regional office in Nkurenkuru, Kavango West. Led by Vice President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the N$70 million project is set to begin construction by August 13, and complete in two years. Nandi-Ndaitwah highlighted the office's role in improving service efficiency, including birth and death registrations, identity cards, passports, and immigration matters, while […]

July 19, 2024 24

Namibia

Home Affairs Mass Registration Effort Nears Completion with Over 90,000 Served

The Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security ministry is concluding its annual mass registration outreach this month, having assisted more than 90,000 individuals with essential national documents. The initiative, covering all 121 constituencies from February 5 to July 31, aims to provide birth certificates, identity documents, and duplicates, alongside processing citizenship applications. Deputy Minister, Lucia Witbooi emphasized collaboration with constituency councillors to ensure effective outreach coordination and community awareness of […]

July 18, 2024 30

Namibia

Home Affairs Ministry registers 50,000 in mass registration campaign

The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security has successfully achieved the target of registering 50,000 people for birth certificates and identity documents through the ongoing mass registration campaign. Ministry spokesperson Margaret Kalo.

June 25, 2024 60