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Home Affairs Urges Registration of Customary Marriages Before August 2026 Deadline

Posted 18 July 2026

The Department of Home Affairs has reminded the public to register customary marriages under the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act, No. 120 of 1998, before the special registration window closes on 31 August 2026.

Immigration Regulations: Medical Report Requirement Waived

Posted 17 July 2026

The Department of Home Affairs has gazetted a directive granting temporary residence visa and permanent residence permit applicants a blanket waiver of medical report requirements.

SA and Namibia Sign Correctional Services MoU for Offender Transfers

Posted 17 July 2026

The South African government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Namibia to facilitate the interstate transfer of sentenced offenders, pending legislative amendments to the Correctional Services Act.

Mpumalanga Official Dismissed Following SIU COVID-19 Procurement Probe

Posted 17 July 2026

A former Mpumalanga state accountant has been dismissed and faces criminal charges following an SIU investigation into COVID-19 procurement corruption.