Game demands ID and proof of address for smartphone purchases
Game, one of South Africa’s largest retailers, blocks all customers from buying a smartphone without a green ID book or ID card, and proof of address.
The retailer’s staff explained that this was because they may not sell any phone...
Big changes for Home Affairs
Home Affairs has expanded its partnership with banks to offer smart ID and passport services at more branches and eventually from within banking apps.
At the same time, the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies is spearheading government's MyMzansi...
Bank branches where you can get your passport and smart ID
The Department of Home Affairs is continually adjusting its list of approved bank branches through which South Africans can get their smart ID card or passport, with 26 branches currently available.
While its latest list shows that the...
Home Affairs plans to launch branches in five shopping malls
The Department of Home Affairs wants to open branches in shopping malls across South Africa and will spend over R200 million to expand its workforce to help reduce queuing at its offices.
Home Affairs minister Aaron Motsoaledi...
Home Affairs testing new online system — no more long queues
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) had launched a pilot programme to book appointments at its branches online, which it claims will reduce long queues and wait times.
The system has been linked to the country's population register...
The list of bank branches where you can sign up for your Smart ID or passport
Signing up for a Smart ID card in South Africa has been made even easier thanks to banks supporting the E-Home Affairs system.
This system allows supported bank branches to accept Smart ID card applications and...
Smart ID Card applications open to all South Africans – where to get yours
Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba has expanded the eHomeAffairs online portal so that any South African citizen over 16 years old can apply for a new Smart ID Card.
Hi there
I am going to be applying for my ID card and new passport through the online application system and just wondered if anyone had done it?
Is there any charge for this? If so, how much was it. I know the bank doesn't charge for helping but do you have to pay a fee to apply for the...