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Home Affairs temporarily extends operating times
Home Affairs Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has approved a temporary extension of operating times at front offices by two hours.
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This according to the department, is to deal with the high demand for smart ID cards and passport services at Home Affairs offices.
This extension, from 08:00 to 17:30 with effect from Tuesday, applies to the 198 modernised Live Capture offices which can process smart ID cards and passports.
“The department usually receives a higher volume of applications during school holidays. To meet the demand during this period, we have extended operating hours,” Motsoaledi said in a statement on Monday.
Motsoaledi emphasised that this is a temporary extension. – SAnews.gov.za