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Good news for South Africans with green ID books

Green ID book warning
Green ID book warning

South Africa’s green ID books will likely remain valid for years to come as the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) isn’t issuing enough smart ID cards to wholly migrate to the newer technology.

During the DHA’s budget vote speech presented on Monday, 15 July 2024, deputy minister Njabulo Nzuza said the department wants to issue 2.5 million smart ID cards during the 2024/25 financial year.

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