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Automated Biometric Information System (ABIS) update; IEC Commissioner Vacancy & salary increase; with Deputy Minister
12 Sep 2023
In a virtual meeting, the Deputy Minister of Home Affairs (DHA) emphasised the importance of the Automated Biometric Information System (ABIS) project, which has faced challenges and scrutiny in the past. The ABIS project, managed by the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) and involving Enterprise Outsourcing Holdings (EOH), has ...
Home Affairs
DHA & BMA Q1 2022/23 Performance; with Minister
5 Sep 2023
The Portfolio Committee for Home Affairs met in Parliament with the Minister, Department of Home Affairs (DHA) and Border Management Authority (BMA) to discuss their first quarter performance for the 2023/24 financial year.
The DHA reported that it met 66% of its targets. This was despite experiencing budget cuts. Challenges ...
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Visas and Permits Task Team progress; Government Printing Works progress; with Deputy Minister
29 Aug 2023
Home Affairs
Zimbabwean Exemption Permit; Petitions: Home Affairs delays; State Capture update; with Ministry
13 Jun 2023
The Minister addressed the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) response to the petitions received by Parliament. The first petition came from South African citizens residing abroad, urging an investigation into the lengthy passport renewal process. The second petition was submitted by residents of Stellenbosch Municipality, requesting an inquiry into ...
Home Affairs
Proposed amendments to Electoral Act, Electoral Commission Act & PPFA (with Ministry)
2 Jun 2023
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09 May 2023 |
DHA Policy on consequential amendments to PPFA; Status of ABIS & BCMS (with Ministry present) |
In this virtual meeting, the Committee convened to make a decision on whether it would opt for a Committee Bill or an Executive Bill to address the consequential amendments emanating from ...
Home Affairs
Department of Home Affairs Q3 & 4 2022/23 Performance; AGSA on audit performance update of Home Affairs portfolio; with Ministry
16 May 2023
The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs virtually met with the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) on the DHA’s third and fourth quarters for the 2022/2023 financial year. The DHA had identified key outcomes for the 2020 to 2025 period to contribute positively to a capable and developmental ...
Home Affairs
DHA Policy on consequential amendments to PPFA; Status of ABIS & BCMS (with Ministry present)
9 May 2023
The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs met virtually to receive a status update on the Biometric Movement Control System (BMCS) and Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS) projects.
The Committee was greatly frustrated with the lack of progress on the ABIS project. The Committee enquired about the handover process from ...
Home Affairs
Minister briefing on Landing of UAE President and 500 entourage at the Bulembu Airport
5 May 2023
The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs met on a virtual platform to receive a briefing from the Minister and the Department of Home Affairs on the landing of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) President and his entourage of 500 at the Bulembu Airport in the Eastern Cape.
The Minister ...
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Registration of Muslim Marriages Bill: MP Hendricks & DHA briefing; DHA Budget: Committee Report; with Ministry in attendance
2 May 2023
The Committee received a briefing on a Private Members’ Bill from MP Mr Ganief Hendricks, leader of Al-Jama-ah, on the Registration of Muslim Marriages Bill. The Department of Home Affairs, led by the Minister, provided its response to the proposed law.
The Department was of the ...
Home Affairs
Thabo Bester Update; with Minister
18 Apr 2023
The Portfolio Committee received a comprehensive report from the Minister of Home Affairs on the circumstances surrounding the arrest and detention of the fugitive Thabo Bester and his partner, Nandipha Magudumana.
The Minister described the lengths to which the Department had gone to establish the identity ...