WATCH | Home Affairs Dept clears ID backlog of almost 250,000

CAPE TOWN - The Department of Home Affairs says its identity document system is up to date after clearing a backlog of nearly 250,000. 

The backlog, dating back to last year, was caused by a change in IT service providers. 

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Minister Leon Schreiber insists the department is heading for a wholesale digital transformation.

Schreiber spoke to eNCA.