South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs is investigating 21 cases of alleged identity theft and fraud, according to Home Affairs minister Leon Schreiber.

Schreiber says the department has information-sharing and verification arrangements with the Electoral Commission (IEC). These arrangements are intended to check identity information used in electoral processes, according to the report. The outlet frames the announcement as part of efforts to verify the identities involved in elections and respond to allegations of fraudulent use of identity documents.

Across the available sources, the reported elements focus on the number of cases under investigation and the existence of cooperation mechanisms with the IEC for identity checks. No other specific details—such as suspects, locations, or investigative timelines—are provided in the excerpts.