{"id":378700,"date":"2025-07-18T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/?p=378700"},"modified":"2025-07-17T18:46:23","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T16:46:23","slug":"over-10000-san-individuals-issued-national-documents-since-june","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/informante.web.na\/?p=378700","title":{"rendered":"Over 10,000 San individuals issued national documents since June"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Staff Reporter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security\u2019s Executive Director, Etienne Maritz, has announced that 10,932 marginalised San individuals have recently been issued national documents as part of the ministry\u2019s ongoing outreach programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He revealed that the outreach programme is being carried out in partnership with the Office of the President\u2019s Division of Marginalised Communities and the Ministry of Gender Equality and Social Welfare. The programme\u2019s primary goal is to provide national documents and facilitate access to social protection services, with a particular focus on the San community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis programme, which commenced on 23 June 2025, is progressing steadily, with over 10,932 San individuals already registered in the 24 days since its commencement. The programme runs until 30 August 2025 and covers the Oshikoto, Omusati, Oshana, Otjozondjupa, Hardap, Omaheke, Ohangwena, Kavango West, Kavango East and Kunene regions,\u201d Maritz said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He explained that the outreach services include registration of births, identity document (ID) registration, applications for replacement of national documents, distribution of uncollected IDs, and amendments to personal particulars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIn addition to civil registration services, the Marginalised Communities Division and Ministry of Gender Equality and Social Welfare are facilitating applications for a range of social protection services offered through their respective offices. All services under this outreach programme are offered free of charge,\u201d Maritz said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He encouraged the San community, particularly those living in remote areas, to take full advantage of the programme. He also advised applicants to bring any relevant supporting documents, if possible, to facilitate the process, but reassured that arrangements will be made to assist those who do not have the necessary documents on a case-by-case basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis outreach effort aligns with the government\u2019s commitment to inclusive development and the recognition that legal identity and protection are fundamental human rights that enable full participation in national life. This initiative further reflects the government\u2019s commitment to \u2018leaving no one behind\u2019 and ensuring that all Namibians, regardless of social or geographic status, have access to legal identity and the public services they deserve,\u201d Maritz added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Staff Reporter The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security\u2019s Executive Director, Etienne Maritz, has announced that 10,932 marginalised San individuals have recently been issued national documents as part of the ministry\u2019s ongoing outreach programme. 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