Browsing: Leon Schreiber

Parliament’s portfolio committee on communications is launching an inquiry into governance problems at Sita.

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday outlined a plan by home affairs to roll out digital IDs.

The deployment of drones on South Africa’s borders prevented thousands of illegal border crossings over the festive season.

Problems at Sita are impacting critical projects in other departments, according to communications minister Solly Malatsi.

South Africa plans to create unique identities for its citizens and issue instant visas as it digitises its economy.

Home affairs minister Leon Schreiber said the new system will help attract global talent to the country and create jobs.

South Africa is introducing reforms to its strict visa regime to bring in more skilled workers and tourists.

The process to develop a digital identity system for South African citizens still has a long way to go.

The plan to attract more skilled professionals from abroad has been slowed by the need to amend tax regulations.

Paper-based systems must be replaced by “watertight” digital systems, the home affairs minister has said.