Home Affairs
Long queues at Home Affairs in spite of minister’s promise
But provincial manager claims “Home Affairs has declared war on queues”
By Masego Mafata, Tariro Washinyira and Marecia Damons
Photo Essay | 29 November 2021
Post office, SASSA office, library and community centre have all closed down in Madiba’s hometown
Unpaid electricity bills and armed robberies have collapsed Qunu’s multi-purpose community centre
News | 19 November 2021
By the time Home Affairs reopens its Cape Town refugee office it will have taken ten years
Epping office expected to open in September 2022
News | 15 November 2021
You might need to pitch up at 3am if you want something from this Home Affairs office
The Mthatha office is overwhelmed, official acknowledges
Brief | 3 November 2021
Shockingly bad service at Home Affairs as queues begin at 2am
Minister says the problem is being addressed
News | 21 October 2021
Refugees who arrived after lockdown have no way to apply for asylum
Asylum application backlog set to grow, with Refugee Reception Offices closed since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic
News | 8 October 2021
Immigrants arrested in labour inspection sweep in Eastern Cape
Rights organisation says Home Affairs has done nothing to help people get their documents in order during lockdown
Brief | 14 September 2021
Mother without ID struggles for years to enrol children at school
The departments of Home Affairs and Social Development are currently helping the Kuilsriver family
News | 12 August 2021
Home Affairs implements online renewal for asylum seekers
The aim is to provide an extension of visa service without risking exposure to Covid-19
Brief | 6 May 2021