Speaking notes for the briefing to the media by Home Affairs Deputy Director-General, Jackie Mckay, Arcadia House, Arcadia, Pretoria, July 21 2011
Ladies and gentlemen of the media, in our weekly briefing today we will provide an update on our recent efforts to crack down on illegal immigration as well as an update on the Zimbabwe Documentation Project (ZDP).
Efforts to crack down on illegal immigration
As members of the media would be aware, the Constitution entrusts the department with a dual mandate. In this regard, we are the custodians of the identity of all South African citizens which includes the issuance of birth, marriage and death certificates; identity documents and passports; citizenship; naturalisation and permanent residence certificates.
Our second mandate deals with effective, secure and humane management of
immigration. In this regard, our work is governed by the Immigration Act of 2002. By working together with other law enforcement agencies, we are able to ensure that all South Africans are and feel safe.
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