South Africa's Home Affairs Minister, Leon Schreiber, announced plans to significantly expand the availability of applying for smart ID cards across the country. This initiative aims to combat identity theft and replace vulnerable green ID books. The department is working on making the application process easier and more accessible, including partnerships with banks and exploring innovative ways to reduce the cost of obtaining a smart ID card.
South Africa’s home affairs minister, Leon Schreiber, said they would significantly expand the option to apply for a new ID card across South Africa.“It is an internal target we are working towards to ensure that our department is fully invested in issuing smart IDs,” he said.
It is easy for criminals to change the photo in a green ID book and present themselves as the document’s owner. Many people still use green ID books because they dread going to a Department of Home Affairs branch and dealing with the ineffective system. The Department of Home Affairs is currently present in 30 bank branches across South Africa, which will increase significantly.
It includes introducing digital channels similar to online banking and enabling clients to have IDs and passports delivered to their doorsteps.
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