The contract, awarded to technology services company EOH, was for migrating data on the Home Affairs National Identification System (HANIS) to a new Automated Biometric Information System (ABIS).
President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Border Management Authority Bill into law.
The country’s borders were closed with all international flights halted in an attempt to curb the spread of COVID-19.
This followed an escape on Sunday in which 37 illegal immigrants awaiting deportation climbed over walls when guards left their stations.
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.
Just over 4,700 birth certificates were re-issued since 27 March while more than 9,000 temporary IDs had been issued.
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.
Of the 75 land, sea and airports around the country, 35 were shut down last week.
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.
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.
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.
The family fled to Dubai in 2016 following allegations of corruption and state capture.
Hawks members were joined by immigration officers who verified the status of the employees.
The foreign nationals were removed from the Brooklyn building by police after they gained illegal access to the premises of the UNHCR.
This after Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi announced that only existing permits would be renewed.
The minister signed a new waiver concerning visa regulations on Friday.
Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said given South Africa's rich culture and diversity, the country's marriage policy needs urgent reconstruction.
Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi was speaking at Constitution Hill where the department held a marriage policy dialogue on Friday.
