Home Affairs extends office hours for school holiday ID applications
In a statement issued earlier today, the department said the two-hour extension will see offices close at 18:00 instead of 16:00.
'The department is extending operating hours to assist learners who wish to apply for and collect their IDs during the school holidays. To ease pressure on its clients, Home Affairs has also introduced dedicated counters for collections in large offices that process Smart ID Cards and passports, where space allows,' said the department.
It added that clients have the option to book application or collection appointments before visiting offices, using the Branch Appointment Booking System. The system is available on the Department of Home Affairs website (www.dha.gov.za) through the link: https://services.dha.gov.za/#/authenticate/identity.
The department also allows clients who may not have an opportunity to book appointments to visit as walk-ins.
'I would like to encourage all clients who have applied for their identification documents and have been waiting for three weeks or more to seize this opportunity by visiting their Home Affairs office to collect these critical documents at their convenience,' said Minister of Home Affairs Dr Leon Schreiber. –SAnews.gov.za
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