South Africa will progressively phase out green ID books as part of a transition to a biometric digital ID system aimed at reducing fraud and modernising services.
The green ID book may near retirement after 46 years. What replaces it, and what does it mean for South Africans? The post Is the time finally up for your green ID book in a digital future? appeared ...
South Africa’s new digital ID system will give citizens an alternative to physical green ID books and Smart ID cards. In April 2026, the Minister of Home Affairs, Leon Schreiber, announced that the ...