Home Affairs extends operating hours for voter registration weekend
The Department of Home Affairs says it will extend its operating hours this weekend for eligible voters to collect their IDs.
The Department of Home Affairs says it will extend its operating hours for the voter registration weekend of 18 and 19 November 2023.
This is to provide ID services and related support to eligible voters ahead of the 2024 National and Provincial Elections.
HOME AFFAIRS EXTENDS OPERATING HOURS
In a statement, the department said operating hours will be aligned with those of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) over the two days, starting from 08:00 to 17:00, and the main service to be offered is ID collection and application.
Temporary Identification Certificates will be issued on the spot to those who have lost or misplaced their IDs as eligible voters require IDs to register and to vote.
“We encourage all clients and eligible voters who have applied for IDs to visit their Home Affairs offices to collect their IDs over the Registration Weekend of 18-19 November 2023,” the department said.
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NO MORE LONG QUEUES IN BRANCHES
To ease pressure on clients and ease queues, Home Affairs has introduced dedicated counters for collections in large offices that process Smart ID Cards and passports, where space allows.
In addition, clients can now book collection appointments before visiting offices using the Branch Appointment Booking System (BABS) which is available on the website www.dha.gov.za through https://services.dha.gov.za/#/authenticate/identity.
“Home Affairs allows clients who may not have an opportunity to book appointments to visit as ‘walk-ins’ and will be assisted to collect their IDs and passports, or to apply for Temporary Identification Certificates,” the department said.