He said the green ID books can only be invalidated once all South Africans have access to smart ID cards, which roughly 18 ...

with plans to discontinue the issuance of green ID books in the mid-term (circa 2027). To achieve this, the department is setting the broader goal of ensuring all South Africans have access to ...

South Africa’s green ID books are nearing the end of their era, as the Department of Home Affairs prepares to declare them ...

You can apply for your ID at any office of the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) or any South African mission or consulate overseas. All applications are sent to the Department’s head office in ...

The social security agency has introduced changes to ID verification for some categories of social grant beneficiaries ...

“Beginning on 5 May, all new clients who use alternative forms of identification other than the standard 13-digit South African ID number, as well as existing clients undergoing reviews or ...

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) in South Africa is intensifying its initiative to replace the outdated green ID books ...

Home Affairs has announced an agreement to expand access to smart ID and passport services to speed up the phasing out of green ID books.