The South African “green mamba” passport has broken into the top 50 most powerful passports in the world for the first time in a decade, according to the Minister of Home Affairs, Leon Schreiber.

South Africa’s recent rise in the Henley Passport Index has sparked optimism, but what does it truly mean for African mobility? This article explores how passport rankings perpetuate global ...

This comes after the South Africa’s “green mamba” passport has seen a significant boost in its global standing, rising by 10% between 2024 and 2025. The Henley Passport Index now ranks South ...

Ambitious plans to further digitise and secure South Africa’s passport system, positioning it as a stronger document on the global stage, have been outlined by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA).

Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber said the government is ramping up its “Home Affairs @ home” initiative to make getting a new passport ... be issued across South Africa.

JOHANNESBURG - The South African passport has gained power. The latest Henley Passport Index shows that more destinations are offering visa-free access to its holders. The passport ranking ...

Home Affairs Minister Dr. Leon Schreiber welcomes the significant boost in South Africa’s passport ranking, attributing the ...

South Africa’s passport has gained five places on the Henley Passport Index for 2025, ranking among the top 50 strongest passports in the world. The last time the local passport ranked in the ...

Bulawayo — Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man, carries his frustration as visibly as he carries his passport. To travel across the continent he calls home, he needs 35 visas--each a ...

Kenya by this decision is joining other African countries including Ghana where holders of African passports could travel without needing a visa. Former President Akufo-Addo in his last State of the ...

BULAWAYO, Jan 23 2025 (IPS) - Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, carries his frustration as visibly as he carries his passport. To travel across the continent he calls home, he needs 35 visas—each a ...