South Africa’s Home Affairs minister

South Africa's Home Affairs minister, Leon Schreiber has urged Parliament to support the digital transformation of his department to safeguard national security. Speaking to Parliament's portfolio committee on Home Affairs, Schreiber warned that outdated, paper-based systems leave the department vulnerable to fraud, corruption, and identity theft. He says only a digital-first approach can resolve these issues, enhance service delivery, and prevent further threats to the country’s security: