Department of Home Affairs (DHA)

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) in South Africa is devoted to efficiently determining and protecting the identity and status of citizens, as well as regulating immigration to bolster security, stimulate development, and honour international obligations. Strategic goals of the DHA include the establishment of a Border Management Agency, the creation of a secure National Identity System to reduce fraud, and the facilitation of skill importation crucial for economic growth and job creation. The DHA oversees the Government Printing Works (GPW) as part of its mission to provide an efficient, effective and development-orientated public service.