12.10.2026, SOUTH AFRICA: Home Affairs to introduce biometric system for asylum seekers.
Home Affairs Minister Dr. Leon Schreiber says the department will introduce a phased, structure intention-registration and appointment model for asylum seeker applications, by the 10th of November 2026. Schreiber says the system will allow the department to add more security features to avoid its abuse by applicants. He says his department wants to prevent applicants…
