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In light of the widespread outrage and documented distress within Muslim communities arising from persistent delays and administrative failures in issuing burial certificates, thereby directly infringing on constitutionally protected religi

Parliament of South AfricaRef: S NW484

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digital death registration channel

Digital ID system channel to register deaths 24/7

The Department will enhance access to death registration through the Digital ID system under development, providing a digital channel to register deaths on a 24/7 basis.

Who it is for
People needing death registration, including cases where immediate burial is required for cultural or religious reasons
How to act on it
Use the Digital ID system digital channel to register deaths on a 24/7 basis (as described as under development).
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To make compliance easier, the Department will also enhance access to this service through the Digital ID system that is currently under development, which will provide a digital channel to register deaths on a 24/7 basis.
immediate burial support via death notice formOngoing

Immediate burial allowance using notice of death form (DHA 1663) when Home Affairs offices are not open

Where immediate burial is required for cultural or religious reasons and a Home Affairs office is not open or available, a medical professional can complete a notice of death form (DHA 1663) so burial can proceed, with formal registration completed once Home Affairs offices reopen.

Who it is for
People requiring immediate burial for cultural or religious reasons when Home Affairs offices are not open or available
How to act on it
Have a medical professional complete notice of death form (DHA 1663); burial proceeds, and formal registration is completed once Home Affairs offices reopen.
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Currently, where immediate burial is required for cultural or religious reasons and a Home Affairs office is not open or available, a notice of death form (DHA 1663) is completed by a medical professional.

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S NW484

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  • NW484
  • home
  • affairs
  • minister
  • questions
  • replies

Dates

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11 March 2026