Home Affairs extends its operational hours for a limited time
Those who have not applied for their smart ID cards are encouraged to capitalise on the extended hours and accordingly apply with speed, ahead of the general elections.
In curbing the long queues at Home Affairs offices across the country, the department has decided to operate on a 7am to 7pm shift until January 11.
This is to ensure clients are not turned away from offices during this busy period.
On a normal shift, clients are served from 8am in the morning until 3.30pm in the afternoon.
Home Affairs minister Siyabonga Cwele’s spokesperson Siya Qoza, said: “Extending office hours at large offices and selected medium offices will help ensure citizens and clients are not turned away before receiving the services they require.
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“This will assist also in managing queues so that people do not spend a long time waiting to be served.”
The department urges citizens who had already applied for their smart ID cards, and had received notification that their cards are ready, to use this opportunity to collect them.
All other services will be offered, including application for and collection of passports and registration of births, marriages and deaths.
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