System glitch halts passport issuance

The Department of Immigration and Emigration has temporarily suspended the issuance of passports and visas due to a technical issue in its system.

In a statement, the Department said services will resume immediately once the system is restored. Officials are currently taking steps to rectify the issue and bring operations back to normal as soon as possible.

The public has been requested to contact the Department for further information via 011 210 1540 or 011 210 1545, or to visit the official website for updates.