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A new version of the portal was launched on 22 February 2013. The site was done by the firm FRCI LTD and its partner LinkDev and cost Rs 50 Million, a cost that raised eyebrows. [4] [5] In 2016, a United Nations e-Government Survey gave the portal a ranking based on information from an nonexistent portal. [6]
There have been reports of corruption within Home Affairs. In February 2010 the department closed one of its Johannesburg offices due to corruption, [5] and in the same year, a number of officials and staff members appeared in court for alleged corruption and bribery. [6] [7] [8]
Visa requirements for Mauritian citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Mauritius.As of 5 January 2021, Mauritian citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 146 countries and territories, ranking the Mauritian passport 31st overall and 2nd in Africa in terms of travel freedom according to the Henley Passport Index. [1]
The head of the Government is the Prime Minister of Mauritius, who manages the main agenda of the Government and direct the ministers. The 2023 Ibrahim Index of African Governance ranked Mauritius second in good governance. According to the 2023 Democracy Index compiled by the Economist Intelligence Unit that measures the state of democracy in ...
The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs is a portfolio committee of the National Assembly in the Parliament of South Africa. The remit of the committee includes oversight of the Department of Home Affairs, the Government Printing Works, and the Electoral Commission of South Africa. [1]
In October 2020, Government of Mauritius launched the Premium Travel visa as a response to the impacts of COVID-19 on the Mauritian tourist trade. [6] The visa is open to anyone who can show they have the financial resources to support themselves to live in Mauritius. The visa does not allow holders to accept a job in the Mauritian economy.
Only South African citizens born in South Africa may apply for the Smart ID card. They can apply for a smart ID card in two ways: they can either apply at their local home affairs, [5] or they can apply online [6] at the Home Affairs e-Channel website. The website provides a step-by-step guide on how to apply. [7]
Biometrics are used by the South African government to combat fraud and corruption and to increase the efficiency of service delivery to the public. [1] The South African government started biometric identification systems in the departments of agriculture, correctional services, home affairs, police services, and social assistance. [2] [3]