eMalahleni Home Affairs extends operating hours
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The Department of Home Affairs has extended the operating hours at its eMalahleni branch, effective on July 5, until July 21.
During this period, the office will operate from 08:00 to 18:00 on weekdays.
This adjustment is intended to give the public more time to access essential services at the branch.
The extension applies only to weekday operations.
The public is encouraged to make use of the extended hours before the branch returns to its normal schedule.
Regular operating hours will resume on July 22.
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