It's long been coming, but here’s when the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) says the current South African ID book will be ...

Home Affairs plans to stop issuing green ID books by the end of the year as part of a move to expand the use of the more secure South Africa smart ID card.

South Africa has already started phasing out its traditional green ID booklets in favour of smart ID cards, with the books set to be officially retired in 2029, however, Home Affairs Minister Leon ...

Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has given more detail on his plans to discontinue the green ID book in South Africa, which he hopes to stop issuing by the end of the year.