17 Dec 2024

Signing of the Citizenship Amendment Bill No. 26 of 2024, National Registration Amendment Bill No. 25 of 2024 and the Births and Deaths Registration Amendment Bill No. 24 of 2024, into law could be completed this week, the Minister of Labour and Home Affairs Major General Pius Mokgware has said. 

Responding to a question in Parliament, Mr Mokgware said the ministry intended to issue a directive and address citizens across the country as soon as the process was concluded. He said the ministry would undertake education and awareness campaigns across the country including Ngamiland to ensure comprehensive understanding of the new act.

Maun East MP, Mr Goretetse Kekgonegile had asked the minister to brief Parliament on the implementation of the recently reviewed Citizenship Act concerning dual citizenship and repealing of default position. 

He wanted to know if a directive had been issued to districts guiding the implementation of the act and if the ministry intended to address the concerned citizens, especially in Ngamiland. Ends