Considered among the safest and among the top five most secure in the world, according to survey, the south african passport has become the target of criminal syndicates. The South African Cabinet in a move to ensure continuous high standards after claims that the British government might introduce visas to South African travellers, head of government communications, Themba Maseko, said we would like to reassure South Africans that everything is being done to address the British governments concerns about the security of South African passports. New security measures are being added to further upgrade security. Home affairs departments new director, Mavuso Msimang is implementing an extensive plan to address the issue, declared Maseko.
