A permanent resident in South Africa in 2025 does indeed qualify for an official ID document. However, there are still some important distinctions that differ a permanent resident in South Africa in 2025 from a citizen. For example, the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) decrees that being a citizen of a country gives you certain … Read more
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
SASSA beneficiaries without smart ID cards are leaving themselves vulnerable to fraud and identity theft, says Home Affairs Minister Dr. Leon Schreiber. Since taking over after the May 2024 elections, the new minister has been on a mission to fully reform the Department of Home Affairs, reports Daily Investor. Key to his success is moving … Read more
Currently, a total of 30 bank branches in South Africa offer smart IDs and passports services. The number of bank branches supporting these services is set to more than double in the near future, with another 34 bank branches being added to the list. Here are the details. Another 34 bank branches to offer DHA … Read more
Minister of Home Affairs Leon Schreiber has issued a stern warning to South Africans: you are at a higher risk of identity fraud and theft if you do not switch to a smart identity (ID) card. “Research suggests that SA’s green ID book is the most defrauded in Africa, with identity theft costing our country … Read more
A total of 30 bank branches in South Africa offer smart IDs and passports services. Here is the full list sorted by bank. Passport and smart ID services: Bank branches The tables below list all the bank branches currently offering passport and smart ID services, published by Business Tech. The Department of Home Affairs is … Read more
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
