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Home Affairs gives South Africans with blocked IDs a chance to fix their records
Home Affairs has launched a nationwide campaign offering relief to South Africans with blocked ID numbers, allowing affected individuals to submit documents.
South Africa to introduce digital IDs: Here’s what you need to know
South Africans may soon store digital IDs on smartphones. The DHA's draft regulations aim to revolutionise identity verification with biometric technology.
Postbank sets final deadline for South African SASSA Gold Card holders to switch or lose grants
SASSA Gold Card users must switch to the new Black Card by August 2026 to avoid disruption in grant payments. Learn about the easy collection process and safety tips
Capitec customers can now get their Smart ID at 67 bank branches across Mzansi
Capitec expands Smart ID services to 67 branches, enabling quick applications in under five minutes and pushing Mzansi past 100 bank branches for the first time.
"Thanks for the video": Cape Town man shows Mzansi how to get a Smart ID at Capitec
A Cape Town TikToker showed Mzansi how to replace a Smart ID at a Capitec branch in under five minutes without queuing at the Department of Home Affairs
“Make life easy for him”: Home Affairs denies 18-year-old Smart ID over “!” in name, Mzansi react
An 18-year-old South African cannot receive his Smart ID after Home Affairs flagged special characters in his Khoi name, sparking debate across Mzansi
BABS Home Affairs online booking: make an appointment in 2025
Discover the BABS Home Affairs online booking process. The article explains how to book a date to submit your Smart ID or passport biometrics data.
South Africans reluctant to get Smart IDs, blame long queues and costs: "They must give it for free"
Despite Home Affairs' continued efforts to encourage citizens to get the new Smart IDs, may are reluctant to part ways with their trusted green barcoded ID books.
Home Affairs to phase out green ID books, South Africans want corrupt officials rooted out first
The Department of Home Affairs aims to end identity fraud by phasing out the green barcoded ID books, but South Africans don't want to part with them just yet.
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