South Africans living in Australia and New Zealand can now avail passport, ID, and birth registration services with ease

• VFS Global expands passport, ID, and birth registration service capabilities with new renewal centres for South African citizens in Auckland and Wellington in New Zealand and Sydney and Melbourne in Australia
• VFS Global is the official outsourcing partner for the DHA Services Centre for consular services in Australia and New Zealand for the Republic of South Africa

AUCKLAND, New Zealand and SYDNEY, July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With many South African nationals residing outside of their home country, the need for easy direct access to government and consular services is becoming more imperative than ever before. To deliver this service, the Home Affairs Department has extended its partnership with VFS Global to launch passports, ID, and birth registration services in Australia and New Zealand with newly opened centres in Auckland and Wellington in New Zealand and Sydney and Melbourne in Australia.

The DHA Services Centre in Auckland (New Zealand) was inaugurated on 15 July 2025 by H.E. Mr. Johnny Sexwale, South African High Commissioner to New Zealand on behalf of the Minister of Home Affairs, while the Sydney and Melbourne (Australia) were inaugurated on 16 July 2025 and 18 July 2025, respectively, by Honourable Minister of Home Affairs for the Republic of South Africa Dr. Leon Schreiber. The DHA Services Centre in Wellington has also started operations.

By leveraging scalable and intuitively designed services in the passport application and consular services domain, VFS Global delivers on a range of key requirements from online appointment booking and customer support to front-office services, biometric enrolment and doorstep return-delivery of passports and other documentation requirements.

Jiten Vyas, Chief Commercial Officer, VFS Global, added, "We would like to thank the Department of Home Affairs in the Republic of South Africa for its continued faith in us. Our focus and commitment will be to provide world-class service to the South African diaspora in Australia and New Zealand to ease the passport renewal process for South African nationals."

Australia:

• Melbourne: Level 5, 332 St Kilda Road, Melbourne 3004
• Sydney: Level 6, 88 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
• Business hours: 9AM to 5PM

AUCKLAND, New Zealand and SYDNEY, July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With many South African nationals residing outside of their home country, the need for easy direct access to government and consular services is becoming more imperative than ever before. To deliver this service, the Home Affairs Department has extended its partnership with VFS Global to launch passports, ID, and birth registration services in Australia and New Zealand with newly opened centres in Auckland and Wellington in New Zealand and Sydney and Melbourne in Australia.

The DHA Services Centre in Auckland (New Zealand) was inaugurated on 15 July 2025 by H.E. Mr. Johnny Sexwale, South African High Commissioner to New Zealand on behalf of the Minister of Home Affairs, while the Sydney and Melbourne (Australia) were inaugurated on 16 July 2025 and 18 July 2025, respectively, by Honourable Minister of Home Affairs for the Republic of South Africa Dr. Leon Schreiber. The DHA Services Centre in Wellington has also started operations.

By leveraging scalable and intuitively designed services in the passport application and consular services domain, VFS Global delivers on a range of key requirements from online appointment booking and customer support to front-office services, biometric enrolment and doorstep return-delivery of passports and other documentation requirements.

Jiten Vyas, Chief Commercial Officer, VFS Global, added, "We would like to thank the Department of Home Affairs in the Republic of South Africa for its continued faith in us. Our focus and commitment will be to provide world-class service to the South African diaspora in Australia and New Zealand to ease the passport renewal process for South African nationals."

Australia:

New Zealand:

• Auckland: Huawei Center, Level 8, 120 Albert Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010
• Wellington: Level 6, 50 Manners Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011
• Business hours: 9AM to 4PM

For more, visit:

• Australia: https://services.vfsglobal.com/aus/en/zap 
• New Zealand: https://services.vfsglobal.com/nzl/en/zap/ 

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South Africans living in Australia and New Zealand can now avail passport, ID, and birth registration services with ease

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From January 6–8, 2026, Arspura, a premium smart home appliance brand focused on healthier kitchen air, presented its latest IQV™ innovations at CES 2026 and hosted a three-day brand program in Las Vegas. Centered on exclusive technology, respiratory wellness, and user experience, the program brought together experts, product leaders, and real customers to spotlight how better cooking environments can start with better indoor air management.

At the heart of Arspura's CES showcase was its proprietary IQV™ Dynamic Particulate Capture Technology, designed to capture cooking smoke, grease particles, and odor at the source—helping reduce the common "smoke escape" problem many households experience with traditional ventilation. Through live demonstrations and deep-dive sessions, Arspura emphasized a clear brand promise for modern kitchens: Cook freely, breathe freely.

To watch highlights from Arspura's CES 2026 showcase, visit:

Day 1: Uncovering the Kitchen's Invisible Health Threats

On the first day of CES 2026, Arspura kicked off its brand program with a keynote by Professor Francesca Dominici of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (Professor of Biostatistics & Data Science; Professor of Environmental Health).

Drawing on her research on air pollution and health, she highlighted the risks of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and emphasized that even low-level exposure can make people sick. She noted that PM2.5 can be particularly hazardous for older adults, people with existing health conditions, and individuals with asthma, and stressed that preventing cooking-related PM2.5 from dispersing indoors and reducing exposure at the source is crucial for family health.

Reflecting on this message, Arspura underscored its commitment to helping more households—especially those with asthma or nasal sensitivities—cook with greater comfort by reducing smoke and odor irritation, so more people can truly cook freely and breathe freely.

Day 2: Redefining a New Standard for Smoke-Free Cooking

On the second day, Arspura's product manager led a technical session explaining how IQV™ airflow design works together with high-airspeed capture (up to 13 m/s) to deliver high capture performance with minimal smoke escape. The presentation framed Arspura's approach as more than a product: a combination of technology and daily usability designed to make healthy cooking feel effortless.

Arspura also welcomed a special on-site visit and interview from media figure Yang Lan, who explored the booth experience and shared positive feedback on IQV™ technology and the IQV Hood concept—particularly its relevance for people sensitive to cooking fumes who want a more comfortable kitchen environment.

Day 3: Bringing Healthy Kitchen Living Into Everyday Ease

Arspura closed out CES 2026 with strong momentum, earning five awards during the show. To cap the three-day program, the brand invited its first group of IQV Hood users for a face-to-face sharing session, paired with immersive, hands-on demonstrations. Through interactive experiences and practical use scenarios, attendees felt firsthand how the product can deliver "health protection" and "easy cleaning" simultaneously, translating the idea of a healthier kitchen into tangible everyday value.

Passionate home cooks also shared how they had previously tried multiple traditional range hoods yet still struggled with smoke escape and lingering odors, while Arspura's IQV™ performance provided noticeably improved smoke capture and deodorization—making cooking more enjoyable and inspiring friends and family to upgrade after seeing the results.

What's Next for Arspura

Backed by strong recognition at CES 2026 and reinforced by firsthand user stories, Arspura's IQV™ showcase signaled a growing shift toward kitchen ventilation solutions that prioritize both health and everyday usability. Building on this momentum, Arspura will continue to develop smarter, cleaner-air technologies for modern homes.

For more information, visit arspura.com.

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Arspura's CES 2026 Showcase Advances Next-Gen Ventilation for a Healthier Kitchen