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DHA to Phase Out Green Barcoded IDs under Identification Act

Posted 15 June 2026

The Department of Home Affairs is accelerating the phase-out of green barcoded identity books in favour of smart ID cards, alongside plans to establish an Intelligent Population Register.

Employment Services Amendment Bill: Strict Verification of Foreign Workers Required

Posted 15 June 2026

The proposed Employment Services Amendment Bill, read alongside the Immigration Act, No. 13 of 2002, introduces heightened compliance obligations for employers regarding the verification and record-keeping of foreign nationals in their employ.

Employment Services Amendment Bill (B16-2026) Introduced

Posted 15 June 2026

The Department of Employment and Labour has introduced the Employment Services Amendment Bill (B16-2026) to regulate the employment of foreign nationals and implement the National Labour Migration Policy.

Government Strengthens Migration Management and Regulatory Enforcement

Posted 14 June 2026

The Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration has developed an implementation plan focusing on border infrastructure, business registration, and asylum reviews.