Home affairs minister Leon Schreiber has launched a partnership with Capitec Bank to bridge the gap between the department and South Africans. Instead of citizens having to travel great distances to ...

With an expanded digital partnership programme kicking off this week between Home Affairs and major banks, the number of bank branches offering smart IDs in South Africa has increased from 32 to 49.

The Type A card is for the vast majority of South African citizens and features a standard layout and text sizing. Smart ID card “Type B” accommodates South African citizens with longer names and ...

ID applications are the first use case, but passports and other types of documents are in the pipeline, according to Capitec ...

The beginning of the end for Home Affairs queues as first bank branches go live under new digital partnership model Today marks the launch of one of the most significant reforms in the history of the ...

The first phase of the process has already gone live. Nine South African banks are involved in the initiative at the moment.

Under the new system, South Africans can complete a secure Smart ID application within minutes at selected bank branches using fully integrated digital systems.

Minister Leon Schreiber unveils a digital partnership for Smart ID applications at bank branches, enhancing security with biometric verification in just ten minutes.

The Department of Home Affairs has officially launched its new Digital Partnership Model with nine branches of Capitec Bank and Standard Bank now offering Smart IDs under its Online Verification ...

The Department of Home Affairs confirmed Khoi-San traditional names will now appear correctly on IDs and passports, marking a historic win for cultural dignity.

The Department of Home Affairs has launched a digital partnership model with banks, allowing people to apply for Smart ID ...

A digital partnership with major banks allows South Africans to apply for Smart ID cards at selected branches in minutes.