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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Home Affairs to phase out 16 million green ID books
What we know so far The Department of Home Affairs is pressing ahead with plans to phase out South Africa's ...
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Ramaphosa Confirms Green ID Book Will Be Discontinued
What we know so far President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed on Sunday evening, 7 June 2026, that the green barcoded identity ...
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Home Affairs signals relief for Smart ID and passport applicants
South Africans who need a new Smart ID or passport have some real good news, even if the full system ...
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FNB Adds Smart ID Branches in South Africa
FNB has become the latest major bank to expand Department of Home Affairs Smart ID services in South Africa, opening ...
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FNB Smart ID rollout gains ground in South Africa
FNB customers in South Africa have received a meaningful boost on Smart ID access, with the Department of Home Affairs ...
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End of green ID books begins in South Africa
The long decline of South Africa’s green ID book is entering a more serious phase, with the Department of Home ...
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