South Africa is number one on the continent when it comes to identity document fraud, and Home Affairs has urged citizens to switch to the Smart ID Card.
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The Department of Home Affairs has encouraged South Africans to switch to the Smart ID Card again, but many are hesitant to do so. Image: ER Lombard/ Rodger BoschThe green barcoded ID, though popular with South Africans, is considered a significant security risk.“The green barcoded ID is subject to identity theft and also credit fraud. It can also be a source of duplicate cases, and that is why we are asking everyone who has the green barcoded ID to move to a Smart ID card,” Nzuza said.
“It is only after this has been achieved that we will make an official announcement on phasing out of the green ID book,” he added.“As long as your smart ID is not combined with the driver’s license, then you can keep preaching, good sir. Me and my green ID are not parting ways.”“You must come deliver those cards to my door, otherwise I’m not going to go stand in those Long queues.”“How can you force us? Home Affairs offices, you are stuck there for most of the day.
noted that the system was launched to improve efficiency, as citizens are able to schedule appointments online.Byron Pillay is a Current Affairs Editor at Briefly News. He received a Diploma in Journalism from the Caxton Cadet School. He spent 11 years covering a wide variety of news as a community journalist, including politics, crime and current affairs. He also was a Head of Department for Sports Brief, where he covered both local and international sporting news. Email: byron.pillay@briefly.
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