Here’s what to do if your Smart ID is lost or stolen

Here’s what to do if your Smart ID is lost or stolen

Have you lost your Smart ID or has it been stolen? No need to panic. Losing your ID can be stressful, but replacing it is straightforward. Here’s a step-by-step guide to getting your Smart ID card reissued. Complete a BI-9 Form If you haven’t previously submitted your fingerprints, you need to fill out Form BI-9. … Read more

2024 online South African ID applications

2024 online South African ID applications

It’s all change under new leadership at the Department of Home Affairs , including for online South African ID applications. New Minister Leon Schreiber has been highly outspoken about the systemic problems with the department, which he likes to term a sort of ‘institutional vandalism’ over the years. And he believes only a full ‘digital … Read more

Naturalised citizens in South Africa are being discriminated against

Naturalised citizens in South Africa are being discriminated against

As someone born in Mzansi, you probably have no idea that naturalised citizens in South Africa are being discriminated against every day. Truthfully, we didn’t know the full extent of this problem either. That’s until our comments section and WhatsApp number blew up with messages from naturalised citizens in South Africa. In the wake of … Read more