According to a decision taken by Estonian National Electoral Commission, starting from the local government council elections this October, voters will also be able to identify themselves with a Smart ...

Minister of Home Affairs Leon Schreiber says his department is currently focused on transitioning citizens by birth to the smart ID system, after which it will focus on naturalised citizens before ...

South Africa is moving toward a fully digital identity system, signalling the end of an era for the iconic green ID book.

Swaziland-born David Gresham, a well-known independent record producer, publisher, promoter, radio and television personality and naturalised South African citizen, can’t apply for a smart ID card.

The smart identification card (Smart ID) was launched to the public today by the Department of Registration of Persons (DRP), Department Commissioner General Viyani Gunathilaka said. To symbolize the ...

The thing discouraging South Africans from upgrading to smart ID cards in 2025 are long queues and extensive wait times, ...

Finally, the Department Home Affairs (DHA) is acknowledging the pervasive issues stalling 2025 SA smart ID card applications for naturalised citizens and permanent residents. It’s a topic The South ...