Update on Civic Issues and the DHA-9 form
All South African Citizens including dual citizens living abroad must keep their South African passports valid at all times when abroad. It is advisable to apply for your new passport 12 months before expiry of your current passport.
South African citizens must enter and depart South Africa with their valid South African passport only. A South African citizen entering South Africa with a foreign passport will be subjected to a fine or imprisonment (in terms of the South African Citizenship Act, 1995)
All births registrations must take place within 30 days of the birth of a child (in terms of the Births and Deaths Registration Act, 1992.)
Application Forms and Information
DHA 24 (all categories) and DHA 9 have a unique bar code therefore cannot be downloaded because an original form is required. These can be completed at the office during the appointment.
Message of condolence on the passing of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
9 April 2021 – 5:30pm
President Cyril Ramaphosa has, on behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, expressed his deep condolences to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, on the passing of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
As the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip was the longest-serving consort in the history of the British monarchy.
Prince Philip passed away on Friday, 9 April 2021, at the age of 99.
President Ramaphosa says South Africa’s thoughts and prayers are with Her Majesty, the Royal Family, the Government and people of the United Kingdom as they mourn their loss.
The President says Prince Philip was a remarkable public figure who lived an extraordinary life and who will be fondly remembered by many people around the world.
Media enquiries: Tyrone Seale, Acting Spokesperson to President Ramaphosa
Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria
2021 List of Public Holidays observed by the South African High Commission
| Date | Public Holiday |
|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year’s Day |
| 2 April | Good Friday |
| 5 April | Easter Monday/Family Day |
| 27 April | Freedom Day |
| 3 May | May Day |
| 31 May | Late May Bank Holiday |
| 16 June | Youth Day |
| 9 August | National Women’s Day |
| 30 August | August Bank Holiday |
| 24 September | Heritage Day |
| 16 December | Day of Reconciliation |
| 27 December | Day of Goodwill |
Re-opening of Whitehall
OPENING OF HOME AFFAIRS OFFICE 15 WHITEHALL LONDON: 29 MARCH 2021
Further to the updated application procedure notice below, please be advised that the office will re open on 29 MARCH 2021.
We thank you for your patience and understanding during this difficult time. We endeavour to keep everyone safe during your visit at our office. Social distancing measures remain in force. Entry will not be permitted unless a mask is being worn.
SERVICES AT 15 WHITEHALL (HOME AFFAIRS)
Services at 15 Whitehall (Home affairs) are now rendered strictly by appointment.
In order to minimize the number of people visiting our office, and to keep everyone safe, we encourage postal applications where possible, especially for child passport applications and birth registration.
Please follow the steps below:
Step No 1:
Download guidelines and application forms using this link.
You will provided with DHA 9 to complete at the office during your appointment
Step No 2:
Complete all forms received and prepare your supporting documents per guidelines.
Step No 3:
Send your request for an appointment at: Civic.appointments@dirco.gov.za. The request must include:
Full names and ID number of the applicant as well as the type of Service required.
POSTAL APPLICATIONS
Step No 1:
Download guidelines and application forms using this link.
Request additional application forms (forms with unique bar code) by sending an A4 Self -addressed pre- paid (1st class Large stamp) envelope (per applicant) with a note stating the forms required and the age of the applicant.
NB: Royal Mail: If the postage stamp on the envelope is insufficient or the envelope is the wrong size, the forms will NOT be mailed to you.
Step No 2:
Fully complete all forms received and prepare your supporting documents per guidelines received.
Post your application forms and requirements to:
South African High Commission
15 Whitehall
London
SW1A 2DD
Website: www.southafricahouse.uk
PASSPORT COLLECTION
Passport collections are strictly from 1400 to 1500 hours Monday to Friday, except on Public holidays. No other services will be rendered during the time allocated for passport collections.
No application forms will be handed out during collection.
Virtual event to unveil the new signage at O. R. Tambo Recreation Ground
Haringey Council agreed to rename Albert Road Recreation Ground O. R. Tambo Recreation Ground to highlight Oliver Tambo’s legacy in the borough and worldwide.
The event was live-streamed out via Facebook.
Watch below:
President Cyril Ramaphosa mourns passing of King Goodwill Zwelithini KaBhekuzulu
President Cyril Ramaphosa is deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Isilo Samabandla, King Goodwill Zwelithini KaBhekuzulu.
His Majesty passed away in hospital on the 12th of March 2021.
“This sad news come at a time when we had all been hopeful that His Majesty was recovering well in hospital where he had been over the past few weeks,” the President said.
The President has offered his sympathies and prayers to the Royal Family, to the Zulu nation, and to the people of KwaZulu-Natal and beyond – for whom the Ingonyama was an important symbol of history, culture and heritage.
“His Majesty will be remembered as a much-loved, visionary monarch who made an important contribution to cultural identity, national unity and economic development in KwaZulu-Natal and through this, to the development of our country as a whole.”
Media enquiries: Tyrone Seale,
Acting Spokesperson to the President
Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria
https://www.gcis.gov.za/newsroom/media-releases/president-cyril-ramaphosa-mourns-passing-king-goodwill-zwelithini
Further information may also be found here.