South African citizens have certain rights that people who are not citizens do not have. For example, the right to:
vote
be given a South African passport
come into South Africa after living somewhere else.
People who are not citizens must get...
An identity document (ID) enables South African citizens and permanent residents to identify themselves for general purposes and day-to-day activities in society. IDs form part of each person's daily activities since all transactions require...
If you need information from the Department of Home Affairs, you can contact the Home Affairs Hotline on 0800 60 11 90.
Alternatively send an e-mail to hacc@dha.gov.za.