{"id":23007,"date":"2025-08-15T11:55:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T09:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=23007"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:02:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:02:06","slug":"germiston-home-affairs-fire-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/germiston-home-affairs-fire-2\/","title":{"rendered":"After Germiston Home Affairs Fire: Where to Apply for ID and Passports"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On Tuesday, 12 August 2025, the Germiston Home Affairs office suffered a devastating fire following a petrol bomb attack during protests. The fire severely damaged the building, disrupting vital government services. These include identity document and passport applications. No injuries were reported, but the incident has caused significant inconvenience for residents needing Home Affairs services in Germiston and surrounding areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELEVANT ARTICLE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/germiston-home-affairs-fire\/\">Germiston Home Affairs Building Set Alight During Protest<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#mobile-and-alternative-service-centres\" data-level=\"2\">Mobile and Alternative Service Centres<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#other-locations-for-specific-services\" data-level=\"2\">Other Locations for Specific Services<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#government-response-and-safety-assurance\" data-level=\"2\">Government Response and Safety Assurance<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-you-need-to-know-when-applying\" data-level=\"2\">What You Need to Know When Applying<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#longer-term-plans\" data-level=\"2\">Longer-Term Plans<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#ehome-affairs-applying-online\" data-level=\"2\">eHome Affairs: Applying Online<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#other-department-of-home-affairs-locations-in-ekur\" data-level=\"2\">Other Department of Home Affairs Locations Ekurhuleni<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-batho-pele\" data-level=\"2\">Batho Pele<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mobile-and-alternative-service-centres\">Mobile and Alternative Service Centres<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To maintain service delivery, the Department of Home Affairs swiftly deployed mobile offices around Germiston. Residents can now apply for smart ID cards and passports at the <strong>Germiston Civic Service Centre car park<\/strong>. It is equipped to handle these applications. Additionally, reprints of certificates can be requested at any Home Affairs office throughout Gauteng.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3076496365\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"other-locations-for-specific-services\">Other Locations for Specific Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Alberton<\/strong> and <strong>Boksburg Home Affairs offices<\/strong> are managing birth registrations delayed by the fire. For all other services, such as marriage registrations and general enquiries, officials advise residents to visit nearby Home Affairs offices. This arrangement will remain in place until the Germiston centre is fully restored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">[WATCH] The Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Njabulo Nzuza says they will take a special interest in the couple who were meant to get married yesterday and ensure they are assisted. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/tU4871lp8t\">pic.twitter.com\/tU4871lp8t<\/a><\/p>&mdash; SABC News (@SABCNews) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SABCNews\/status\/1955598685657829623?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">August 13, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"government-response-and-safety-assurance\">Government Response and Safety Assurance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.za\/news\/media-advisories\/government-activities\/deputy-minister-njabulo-nzuza-visits-germiston-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Njabulo Nzuza<\/a>, visited the affected Germiston office on 13 August 2025. He affirmed the department&#8217;s commitment to restore services quickly. He assured the public that all necessary measures are being taken. These measures aim to provide continuous and accessible service through mobile units and alternative locations. The department is also collaborating closely with police authorities to investigate the attack and ensure security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">[WATCH] Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Njabulo Nzuza, says protests must not be violent, and exercising your rights must not negatively impact on the rights of other people, adding that \u201cwhat they have done here is barbaric.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/tA5hsUiqpb\">pic.twitter.com\/tA5hsUiqpb<\/a><\/p>&mdash; SABC News (@SABCNews) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SABCNews\/status\/1955596240797732916?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">August 13, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1970874384\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-you-need-to-know-when-applying\">What You Need to Know When Applying<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Residents needing to apply for or collect identity documents and passports should head <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizen.co.za\/bedfordview-edenvale-news\/news-headlines\/local-news\/2025\/08\/14\/deputy-minister-njabulo-nzuza-visits-germiston-home-affairs-office-after-fire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">directly to<\/a> the <strong>Germiston Civic Service Centre car park<\/strong>. Alternatively, they can go to one of the mobile units set up nearby. It is advisable to check the Home Affairs website or call their customer support. This will help confirm operating hours and required documentation before visiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>To ensure services continue, mobile Home Affairs offices have been deployed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Smart ID card and passport applications are being processed at the Germiston Civic Service Centre car park.<br>\u2022 Reprints of certificates can be done at any Home Affairs office in Gauteng.<br>\u2022 Late registration of births is being handled at the Alberton and Boksburg offices.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"longer-term-plans\">Longer-Term Plans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Discussions are underway with public works authorities to determine the possibility of acquiring a new permanent Home Affairs office in Germiston. The priority remains to resume full, safe operations as soon as possible. This is essential to serve the needs of the community effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"WATCH | Germiston home affairs office closed after attack but mobile units open\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RDXSHWLpKMs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/RDXSHWLpKMs?si=L1389k2q0zWVZyUO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1691897175\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ehome-affairs-applying-online\">eHome Affairs: Applying Online<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Department of Home Affairs encourages residents to use eHome Affairs, its online platform that enables users to submit ID and passport applications, make payments, and book appointments securely. Although applicants must still visit a Home Affairs office or mobile unit to capture biometrics such as photos and fingerprints, eHome Affairs streamlines the process and significantly reduces time spent in queues. For more information or to register, visit the official site at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ehome.dha.gov.za\/ehomeaffairs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ehome.dha.gov.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Deputy Minister Nzuza and Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality Executive Mayor, Alderman Xhakaza, evaluated service delivery following the arson attack on the Germiston Home Affairs office <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TeamHomeAffairs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#TeamHomeAffairs<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/DHAServiceDelivery?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#DHAServiceDelivery<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5mZxMy2gVx\">pic.twitter.com\/5mZxMy2gVx<\/a><\/p>&mdash; HomeAffairsSA \ud83c\uddff\ud83c\udde6 (@HomeAffairsSA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HomeAffairsSA\/status\/1955687094040314266?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">August 13, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/HomeAffairsSA\/status\/1955687094040314266\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X\/Twitter<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"other-department-of-home-affairs-locations-in-ekur\">Other Department of Home Affairs Locations Ekurhuleni<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Residents of Ekurhuleni have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dha.gov.za\/index.php\/id-smart-card\/52-smartidcard\/424-offices-ready\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">several alternative<\/a> Home Affairs offices to choose from while the Germiston office remains closed. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Boksburg District Office<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Corner of Bank &amp; Market Street<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Edenvale District Office<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 116 Van Riebeeck Street, Edenvale 1610, Old Checkers Building on the corner of Hendrik Potgieter and Van Riebeeck Streets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Springs Regional Office<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 1 Welgedacht Road, Springs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alberton Medium Office<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Trust Bank Building, Corner Voortrekker and Penzane Street<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Brakpan Medium Office<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Elveko Building, 118 Kingsway Avenue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Germiston Large Office<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 (current office affected by fire)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kempton Park Medium Office<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 1st Floor, Kempton Park Square, Corner Monument and Voortrekker Road<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nigel Medium Office<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 80 North Street<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Residents are encouraged to visit these offices for various Home Affairs services depending on their location and needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1404363532\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-batho-pele\">Batho Pele<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The recent fire at the Germiston Home Affairs office has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ekurhuleni.gov.za\/press-releases\/top-news\/city-of-ekurhuleni-responds-to-fire-incident-at-home-affairs-germiston-and-court-ordered-evictions-in-germiston-area\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">undeniably disrupted<\/a> essential services for many residents. However, with the swift <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizen.co.za\/soweto-urban\/news-headlines\/local-crime-news\/2025\/08\/14\/home-affairs-office-torched-in-protest-deputy-minister-vows-action\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">deployment<\/a> of mobile offices, the availability of multiple alternative locations in Ekurhuleni, and the convenience of the eHome Affairs online platform, the department remains committed to ensuring that identity and passport services continue without significant interruption. Residents are encouraged to stay informed, use the available resources, and remain patient as restoration efforts progress. By working together, the community and government can navigate this challenging period and restore full, safe service delivery as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Update: four people have now been arrested for setting fire to their own Home Affairs office in Germiston. For those who jumped to conclusions designed to fuel another type of fire: all four are South Africans, who will be prosecuted because we are governed by law, not prejudice. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/56xagaA2AS\">https:\/\/t.co\/56xagaA2AS<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Leon Schreiber (@Leon_Schreib) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Leon_Schreib\/status\/1955923426943652268?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">August 14, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Leon_Schreib\/status\/1955923426943652268\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X\/Twitter<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Following the Germiston Home Affairs fire, learn where to apply for ID cards and passports. 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