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Home Affairs launches digital portal for citizenship verification and reinstatement

November 25, 2025November 25, 2025 by LAN Editorial Team

The Department of Home Affairs says the platform not only ensures compliance with the Constitutional Court’s order but also positions South Africa at the forefront of global digital citizenship systems.

South African expats to receive passports at their doorsteps from November

October 22, 2025 by LAN Editorial Team

Turnaround times will range between 24 and 72 hours once the passport has been printed and dispatched. Courier fees will range from $30 to $60, depending on the destination.

SA’s highest court rules husbands can now adopt their wives’ surnames

September 11, 2025 by LAN Editorial Team