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Public-service complaints

Government and Public Services

Choose the responsible public service, prepare a clear record and route the matter through the correct accountability channel.

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Home Affairs

IDs, passports, certificates, permits and application delays.

Complaints covered

  • Application delayed
  • Document contains an error
  • Status cannot be obtained

Evidence to prepare

  • Application receipt
  • Reference number
  • Follow-up correspondence

Escalation route

Department escalation channels or Public Protector

First give the organisation or public body a reasonable opportunity to respond and retain every reference number.

Your public summary must not contain identity numbers, banking information, medical records or private contact details.

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