Department of Home Affairs

The Department of Home Affairs is a department of the South African government. Aaron Motsoaledi was appointed Minister of Home Affairs in May 2019. Duties The department is responsible for: Maintenance of the National Population Register (the civil registry), including the recording of births, marriages/civil partnerships and deaths. Issuing identity documents and passports. Issuing visas for visitors to South Africa (although visa applications pass through embassies or consulates which are part of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation). Managing immigration to South Africa and naturalisation of permanent immigrants. Handling refugees and asylum seekers in South Africa. Controlling ports of entry at land borders, seaports and airports. Budget