Department of home affairs
NCCC approves international travel for S. Africans working, studying abroad
The country’s borders were closed with all international flights halted in an attempt to curb the spread of COVID-19.
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94 Lesotho nationals deported from Lindela centre today, says Motsoaledi
This followed an escape on Sunday in which 37 illegal immigrants awaiting deportation climbed over walls when guards left their stations.
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37 undocumented migrants escape from Lindela after protest by guards
Home Affairs Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi said some of the guards employed by a private security company had left their stations and the centre unattended on Sunday.
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Home affairs dept issues over 31k death certificates since start of lockdown
Just over 4,700 birth certificates were re-issued since 27 March while more than 9,000 temporary IDs had been issued.
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Lockdown: Foreign nationals penalised for expiring permits, visas
A worker who spoke to EWN on condition of anonymity for fear of being victimised said he was told to go on unpaid leave until his permit was renewed.
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Foreign nationals ‘won’t be penalised’ for expired visas during lockdown
Of the 75 land, sea and airports around the country, 35 were shut down last week.
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MPs raise concerns over disregarding of laws, by-laws by CT refugees
Members of Parliament's home affairs committee said refugees should comply with South Africa's laws and the by-laws of the City of Cape Town or they should be deported back to their countries of origin.
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FAKE NEWS ALERT: Home Affairs is not discontinuing the green ID book
A post of a sign allegedly put up at a Home Affairs branch in Upington announcing that green ID books would be discontinued from 1 April 2020 and citizens have to replace the with Smart ID cards.
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SAHRC: Law must take its course in matter of foreign nationals in CT
The group of foreign nationals is adamant it wants to leave South Africa but authorities have repeatedly informed them that isn't an option. Instead, they've tried to persuade them that reintegration is the alternative.
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Motsoaledi: Gupta passports renewal application denied
The family fled to Dubai in 2016 following allegations of corruption and state capture.
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Hawks raid JHB factories accused of flouting labour laws
Hawks members were joined by immigration officers who verified the status of the employees.
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Govt ‘unclear’ on whereabouts of refugees removed from PTA UNHCR offices
The foreign nationals were removed from the Brooklyn building by police after they gained illegal access to the premises of the UNHCR.
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Lesotho special permits: Concerns raised over exclusion of new applicants
This after Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi announced that only existing permits would be renewed.
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Motsoaledi: Minors still required to provide documents when they leave SA
The minister signed a new waiver concerning visa regulations on Friday.
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Motsoaledi: We are taking steps to improve SA marriage laws
Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said given South Africa's rich culture and diversity, the country's marriage policy needs urgent reconstruction.
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Motsoaledi: Home Affairs annulled over 1,000 fraudulent marriages in 2018/2019
Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi was speaking at Constitution Hill where the department held a marriage policy dialogue on Friday.
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Aaron Motsoaledi’s mother dies
The Department of Home Affairs said Sekeku Sina Motsoaledi passed away peacefully in Pretoria on Thursday morning.
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We’re not xenophobic - Makhura on tightening border security
Gauteng Premier David Makhura said the influx of undocumented migrants needed to be addressed before it became a crisis.
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Cape Town’s refugee centre to reopen in January 2020
The centre was closed for almost seven years, which affecting thousands of immigrants.
