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Home Affairs services made easier for SA citizens abroad
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South Africans living abroad can now collect passports at more international centres, including locations in Canada, the UK, France, Germany, the USA, UAE, Australia, New Zealand and China.
The Department of Home Affairs now offers services in 25 global cities, making it easier for South Africans overseas to get passports, register births and get their renewals done.
From 1 November 2025, the department also delivers passports directly to applicants’ homes, with fees ranging from about R520 to R1000.
These services reduce travel, waiting times, and administrative hurdles, making passport access faster and more convenient for citizens worldwide.
The Department of Home Affairs now offers services in 25 global cities, making it easier for South Africans overseas to get passports, register births and get their renewals done.
From 1 November 2025, the department also delivers passports directly to applicants’ homes, with fees ranging from about R520 to R1000.
These services reduce travel, waiting times, and administrative hurdles, making passport access faster and more convenient for citizens worldwide.
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32 years of saving lives
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The Children’s Hospital Trust has marked 32 years of supporting child healthcare by celebrating with young patients at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital in Cape Town.
The team delivered toys and treats to children in the wards as part of the birthday visit.
Established in 1994, the Trust works with provincial health authorities and the University of Cape Town to strengthen public pediatric services.
Since its founding, it has invested more than R1 billion in hospital infrastructure, specialist training and child health projects across the Western Cape.
The team delivered toys and treats to children in the wards as part of the birthday visit.
Established in 1994, the Trust works with provincial health authorities and the University of Cape Town to strengthen public pediatric services.
Since its founding, it has invested more than R1 billion in hospital infrastructure, specialist training and child health projects across the Western Cape.
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CAF reveals plan to expand AFCON to 28 teams
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President of the Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe, says the Africa Cup of Nations could expand to 28 teams, with plans under discussion but no date confirmed.
The tournament currently features 24 teams. He said the expansion is to modernise African soccer, improve competitiveness and enhance African soccer’s global appeal.
Motsepe also reaffirmed AFCON will be held every four years after 2028:
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The tournament currently features 24 teams. He said the expansion is to modernise African soccer, improve competitiveness and enhance African soccer’s global appeal.
Motsepe also reaffirmed AFCON will be held every four years after 2028:
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The Rand is trading at 15.93 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 5,042.51 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 68,343.00.
The Rand is trading at 15.93 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 5,042.51 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 68,343.00.
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