Question NW257 to the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
13 March 2017 - NW257
Mackenzie, Mr C to ask the Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
(1) Is the South African Post Office (SAPO) a registered point for issuing the documents of the Department of Home Affairs; if so, (a) how many post offices currently issue (i) identification documents and (ii) passports and (b) what is the (i) name and (ii) location of each post office. (2) Does the SAPO possess the biometric information and communication technology systems necessary for the issuing of identification documents and passports; if so, (a) how many post offices possess the specified systems and (b) what is the (i) name and (ii) location of each post office?
Reply:
I have been informed by SAPO as follows:
SAPO is not a registered point for issuing documents for the Department of Home Affairs.