Over 76 million chip-based ID cards have been issued, integrating health insurance, driver’s licenses and banking credentials into a single identity document.

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South Africans who need a smart ID card are unlikely to benefit from Home Affairs’ new digital partnership model with banks until March 2026 at the earliest. However, qualifying citizens who need the ...