This is holding back the project to declare South Africa’s old and insecure green ID books invalid, as Home Affairs can’t invalidate the venerable ID book until everyone can obtain a ...

Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has laid out big plans and targets for the rollout of Smart IDs in South Africa, with the ultimate aim of bidding farewell to the Green ID book in the next few ...

Identity documents are issued to South African citizens or permanent residence permit holders who are 16 years or older. People (including spouses and children) who are working for the South ...