Question NW309 to the Minister of Home Affairs
07 March 2024 - NW309
Roos, Mr AC to ask the Minister of Home Affairs
(1)How many of the Operation Vulindlela recommendations relating to his department have been implemented during the targeted time frame; (2) (a) which recommendations, if any, have not been implemented and (b) what are the reasons for failure to implement all recommendations; (3) whether his department intend to implement any of the outstanding recommendations; if not, why not; if so, what are the (a) relevant details and (b) time frames for the implementation of those recommendations?
Reply:
1. Five Operation Vulindlela recommendations were implemented fully during the targeted timeframe.
2. The remaining three recommendations are being processed as they relate to:
a) Firstly, it’s the introduction of new visa categories to cater for remote workers and start-ups. Secondly, it is the expansion of the DHA capacity in Immigration Services and the Third, is modernising IT systems.
b) The DHA is making progress with regard to the remaining three recommendations which can be recorded as follows: The amendment of Immigration regulations for new visa categories was published on 08 February 2024 for public comments until 29 March 2024. The regulations will be finalised after the public consultation process. With regards to DHA capacity, the Department recently received an allocation from the National Treasury to increase its capacity but will take longer to reach the desired level. In terms of modernising IT systems, the DHA is working on a modernisation programme that seeks to modernise IT systems.
3. (a) (b)Yes, the department has committed to the Presidency to implement all the recommendations and is in the process of doing so within the targeted timeframes of Operation Vulindela.
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