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Home affairs breaks record with more than 4-million smart IDs issued in 2025

Smart IDs are more secure than the green barcoded ID books, which have long been criticised for being vulnerable to fraud.

Home Affairs breaks records with over 4 million Smart IDs issued in 2025

The Department of Home Affairs in South Africa has achieved a historic milestone by issuing over 4 million Smart ID Cards in 2025.

Home Affairs says mobile networks milked low prices to extract enormous profits

The Department of Home Affairs has responded after the Association of Communications and Technology served it with court papers.
News24

Telcos taking Home Affairs to court over massive increase in fee for ID checks

The Association of Communications and Technology, which represents the biggest mobile network operators in South Africa, is ...
Princeton University

Driving rapid reform in the wake of complexity and state capture - emerging lessons from South Africa

Leon Schreiber has served as South Africa’s Minister of Home Affairs since 3 July 2024. During his time in office he has overseen significant reform, accelerating the delivery of visas and crucial ...
The South African on MSN

Home affairs in the docks over 6 500% fee increase

Minister of Home Affairs defends the move, saying it’s the price to pay for the department’s digital-first strategies. But at what cost?

Home Affairs extends deadline for public comments on immigration and refugee protection white paper

The Department of Home Affairs in South Africa has extended the deadline for public comments on the Draft Revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration, and Refugee Protection to February 15, 2026, ...