Digital IDs are coming to South Africa, here’s what comes after
In the near future, digital IDs will allow South Africans to prove their identity remotely and access services online, eliminating the need for in-person visits to government offices.
The South African government revealed in 2025...
The green ID book's end draws closer
Home Affairs minister Leon Schreiber has revealed that bank branches supporting the department's new digital partnership programme have processed 216,515 smart ID card applications in three months.
Schreiber announced the figure in a recent column for the...
Home Affairs minister defends digital ID rollout in South Africa
Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber has defended the rollout of digital IDs in South Africa, stating that the proposed system is designed to empower South Africans, not surveil them.
The department's draft amendments to South...
The billion-dollar startup founder developing South Africa's official ID app
Melvyn Lubega is the man leading the Digital Service Unit (DSU) team within the Presidency, which is tasked with developing the MyMzansi app.
Communications minister Solly Malatsi demonstrated the prototype app...