Department of Home Affairs (South Africa)

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The Department of Home Affairs is a department of the South African government. It is the custodian of the identity of all South African citizens. Home Affairs is responsible for, among other things, issuing certificates such as those recognizing births and marriages, issuing identity documents and passports, and issuing citizenship, naturalization, and permanent residency certificates. Furthermore, the department seeks to ensure a responsive and efficient immigration regime, as well as the effective, secure, and humane management of asylum seekers and refugees. The DHA also receives funds on behalf of the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC), and for the Represented Political Parties Fund. The IEC and Government Printing Works (GPW) report to the department. The department is headed by the Minister of Home Affairs, a role held since 2024 by Democratic Alliance party member Leon Schreiber.

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