South Africa's Home Affairs Minister reveals a 5-year digital plan, "Home Affairs @ home", to fully automate and digitize civic services, including ID and passport applications, using biometrics for security and job creation.

South Africa's Home Affairs Minister, Dr. Leon Schreiber, has unveiled a five-year digital transformation plan named "Home Affairs @ home." This initiative aims to fully automate and digitize civic services, including ID and passport applications, making them accessible online. A new Electronic Travel Authorization system will replace paper visas. The plan emphasizes biometric technology for security and seeks to enhance efficiency, support economic growth, and create jobs.

September 30, 2024
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