Smart ID
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South Africa Launches New Bank-Based Smart ID System
South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs has launched a fully digital Smart ID application service at participating bank branches, eliminating the need for manual, in-person government office visits.
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South Africa’s Smart ID Rollout Surges Amid Green Book Phase-Out
South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs issued a record 4 million Smart ID cards in 2025, accelerating the phase-out of fraud-prone green ID books and marking a significant step in digital transformation.