Trending · 100 searches · 23 Sept 2026
Home Affairs
South Africans are searching for 'home affairs' due to recent reports of alleged queue-selling and bribery at Home Affairs offices, as well as other government institutions.
A warning about a Home Affairs census has also been circulating on WhatsApp, but it has been debunked as incorrect.
Context
The searches may also be related to broader discussions about the state of bureaucracy in South Africa, including efforts to promote equal citizenship.
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