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The home affairs department says it plans to introduce several new innovations to assist South Africans in obtaining their smart ID cards and passports.
DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS

Major banks will soon offer smart card ID service

Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba says that major banks will soon offer application services for South Africans to obtain their smart ID cards.

  • Sapa
2 min read
Gallo
ID CARDS

Home Affairs starts accepting smart ID card applications

First-time applicants and pensioners born in January or February have been invited to apply for ID cards to replace their green identity books.

  • Sapa
1 min read
MKUSELI APLENI

Smart ID roll-out begins

First-time applicants and pensioners born in January or February have been invited to apply for ID cards to replace their green identity books.

  • Sapa
1 min read
Naledi Pandor said the issuing of the smart card would be a paperless process
DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS

Pandor urges public not to rush smart ID process

The home affairs minister has urged South Africans not to apply for smart ID cards before being invited, according to their month of birth, to do so.

  • Sapa
1 min read
NALEDI PANDOR

Pandor to unveil smart ID cards on Mandela’s birthday

Home Affairs Minister Naledi Pandor has announced that the smart ID card system will be officially launched on July 18.

  • Andisiwe Makinana
3 min read