GEORGE NEWS - The Department of Home Affairs has temporarily extended operating times by two hours to meet the growing demand for services at the offices.
Home Affairs Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has approved a temporary extension of operating times at front offices to deal with the high demand for Smart ID Cards and passport services at Home Affairs offices.
From Tuesday 27 June, the extended hours are from 08:00 to 17:30.
This extension applies to the 198 modernised Live Capture offices that can process Smart ID cards and passports.
According to Motsoaledi, the department usually receives a higher volume of applications during school holidays and the hours are being extended to meet the demand during this period.
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