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The Citizen
12 hours ago
- The Citizen
Learners urged to use extended hours for ID and passport applications
Learners urged to use extended hours for ID and passport applications The Department of Home Affairs is extending its weekday operating hours from July 7 to 21 to assist learners during the school holidays. During this period, offices will close at 18:00 instead of the usual 16:00. This extension aims to help learners apply for and collect their Smart ID Cards and passports. In addition, large offices that process Smart ID Cards and passports have introduced dedicated collection counters, where space allows, to ease pressure on clients. Clients are encouraged to book appointments for applications or collections using the Branch Appointment Booking System (BABS), available on the department's website. Those who cannot book in advance may still visit as walk-ins. Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, said: 'I encourage all clients who have applied for their identification documents and have been waiting for three weeks or more to seize this opportunity. Visit your Home Affairs office to collect these critical documents at your convenience.' At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The South African
6 days ago
- The South African
Home Affairs extends office hours to help learners get IDs
As school holidays begin, the Department of Home Affairs has extended operating hours at all offices nationwide to help learners and other citizens apply for or collect their identification documents. From 7 to 21 July, Home Affairs offices will close at 18:00 instead of the usual 16:00. The department says the additional two hours each weekday will benefit those who cannot visit during regular office hours. 'The department is extending operating hours to assist learners who wish to apply for and collect their IDs during the school holidays,' said the department in a statement. Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, called on South Africans to use this opportunity. '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,' he said. The department has introduced dedicated collection counters at larger branches that process Smart ID Cards and passports to ease congestion. These counters are available where office space allows. The aim is to reduce waiting times and ensure clients, especially learners preparing for exams or job applications, receive their documents with minimal delay. Clients can book an appointment for application or collection through the Branch Appointment Booking System (BABS), which is available on the department's website. However, Home Affairs has also made provisions for those unable to schedule appointments. 'The department also allows clients who may not have an opportunity to book appointments to visit as walk-ins,' it stated. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
IOL News
6 days ago
- Politics
- IOL News
Get your ID this holiday: Home Affairs extends hours for learners
Home Affairs extends weekday operating hours to 6pm to help learners and other clients collect their IDs during the school holidays. The Department of Home Affairs has announced that all offices will extend their operating hours by two hours daily from Monday until July 21. During this period, offices will close at 6pm instead of 4pm on weekdays, giving learners and other clients more time to apply for and collect their identification documents during the school holidays. A spokesperson for the Department of Home Affairs, Siya Qoza, says the Department has also introduced dedicated counters for collections in larger offices that process Smart ID Cards and passports, where space permits.
The Citizen
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Citizen
Home Affairs extends office hours for school holiday ID applications
The Department of Home Affairs is extending its operating hours from today until July 21. 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 ( through the link: 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. – Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The South African
6 days ago
- The South African
Home Affairs extends operating hours for TWO WEEKS
The Department of Home Affairs is extending operating hours at its offices from 7 to 21 July. In a statement on Monday, the department said the two-hour extension in operating hours 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 an option to book application or collection appointments before visiting offices, using the Branch Appointment Booking System (BABS). The system is available on the Department of Home Affairs website. 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. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
