South Africa’s green ID book is far more susceptible to fraud than the newer smart ID card, confirming the need to shift to the newer technology. Smile ID published its 2025 Digital Identity ...

Here’s why it’s the end of the road for the ‘green mamba’ and adoption of smart ID cards in 2025 is sweeping South Africa ...

Home Affairs Minister, Dr Leon Schreiber's comments come after his Deputy Minister Njabulo Nzuza's alluding that the green ID books ... is one of South Africa’s leading news and information ...

However, South Africa’s progress in rolling out smart ID cards has been slow. When the system launched, 38 million green ID books were in issue. Moreover, the Department of Home Affairs has also ...

If you are still using a green ... ID books can be altered or faked. Criminals exploit these weaknesses to hijack identities, access credit, and commit other financial crimes. The South African ...

However, phasing out green ID books means the department must improve its operations and ensure smart ID cards can be issued across South Africa. Schreiber said they want to make applying for a ...