Minister Schreiber's major modernisation commitment launched in late 2024 — phased rollout of a fully digital visa and permit application system, integrated online appointment scheduling, and standardised turnaround-time targets. Material operational improvement across most visa categories through 2025, though backlog clearance from the pre-2024 era continues.
All visa and permit applicants processing through DHA.
Primary: Department of Home Affairs (South Africa) ↗
Corroborating: South African Government ↗
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