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New biometric verification system to transform Home Affairs services from April
Home Affairs' new biometric verification system promises dramatically faster performance with less than 1% error rate, coming into effect on April 1 for private sector users while remaining free for government agencies.
Steve Hofmeyr's 'Oranje' sparks heated debate on Afrikaner identity
Steve Hofmeyr's latest song 'Oranje' has sparked a heated debate on Afrikaner identity, revealing the complexities of pride and division in post-apartheid South Africa.
Hawks uncover R1 million in cash hidden in drums during arrest of identity fraud suspect
A 52-year-old man from Eastern Cape has been arrested for identity fraud, with authorities uncovering over R1 million in cash and live ammunition at his home
SA could see hundreds more bank branches offering smart IDs in 2025 - Minister Schreiber
Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber emphasised that the smart ID is a more secure document and while government encouraged South Africans to switch over to this new form of identification it has a responsibility to provide easier and better avenues to get the new ID.
Home Affairs extend operating hours by an 'additional two hours' during festive season
Home Affairs Minister, Leon Schreiber, said to accommodate the increased demand during festive season, offices would be opened for an extra two hours daily.
Helen Zille, who said that colonialism had positive aspects, says people play the race card when attacking her
DA chairperson Helen Zille said that her opponents always turn to race when they have nothing else to attack her with.