Customary marriage deadline: what happens after 31 August
The special window that lets couples record unregistered customary marriages at Home Affairs closes on Monday, 31 August 2026, and...
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Unabridged birth certificate South Africa: how to apply
An unabridged birth certificate is issued free of charge when a birth is registered, normally about a day after the...
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Home Affairs services in South Africa: fees and how to apply
Home Affairs services cover the documents that prove who you are: the Smart ID card, South African passports, and birth,...
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Green ID book phase-out in South Africa: what happens now
The green barcoded ID book is on its way out, but as of August 2026 there is still no date...
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How to get a Smart ID at your bank in South Africa
You no longer have to queue at Home Affairs to get a Smart ID card. Smart ID applications are now...
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South African passport cost and how to apply
The South African passport cost for a standard 32-page adult booklet is R600 when you apply inside the country. The...
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Green ID book switch now offered at 410 bank branches
Green ID book holders can now switch at 410 bank branches South Africans still carrying a green ID book can...
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New online tool shows where to get your smart ID at a bank
Home Affairs launches a live smart ID branch finder South Africans hunting for a smart ID no longer need to...
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