The process of introducing a driver’s license smart card is gaining momentum with the appointment of an identity and security company.
Cabinet approved the department's proposal to produce and roll out the new smart cards last Friday.The process of introducing a driver’s license smart card in South Africa is gaining momentum with the appointment of an identity and security company to oversee the rollout of the new system.
“This resulted in five bidders’ responses that were received and subjected to a thorough and transparent process of evaluation and adjudication by the bidding committee. Msibi mentioned that IDEMIA would enter into a service-level agreement with the department “in due course”. “The new licence card will incorporate new security features aimed at eliminating the ever-increasing risks of fraudulent and counterfeit driving licences,” the spokesperson continued.
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