The department of home affairs has taken to twitter to quash rumours that the green barcoded id books are being discontinued. However, fraud and theft have made the paper book increasingly insecure for individuals and the authorities. When we rolled out the smart id cards, in july 20, our data showed that 38 million people were in possession of the green barcoded id books. In a similar statement released in november, home affairs said that it wished to make it clear that the green barcoded id book remains a legal form of identification and will continue to be until such time that the live capture system is rolled out to all home affairs offices to enable south africans to apply for smart id cards at their nearest offices. On voting day abroad, voters will need to take their south african identity document id either a green barcoded id book, smart id card or valid temporary id certificate and their valid south african passport to the same mission mentioned in their online vec10 template. South african high commission, canberra, corner state. Sa to begin replacing green id books with smartcards. We wish to make it clear that the green barcoded id book remains a legal form of identification and will continue to be until such time that the live capture system is rolled out to all home affairs offices to enable south africans to apply for smart id cards at their nearest offices. Will there be security on the smart id card to prevent hacking. The smart id card is a quantum leap from its predecessor. Sas green id book valid until further notice home affairs. Statement on discontinuation of id book south african news. Voter registration for 24 byelections under way sabc news.
Barcoded id books are not being phased out joviess. Please note that only an original identity documentsmart cardtic, and passport are permitted and not copies. Scott said it calls on south africans to apply for smart id cards at any of the 180 offices that are equipped with the live capture system. This proof includes a persons photograph, their full name, their date of birth, their. Currently the following identity documents are supported.
The smart id card all your questions answered rustenburg. If your id book has been lost, stolen or damaged, you can apply for a. Jan 11, 2018 pretoria mkuseli apleni, the director general of home affairs, has condemned the spreading of false reports on social media about the lifespan of the green barcoded identity id books, saying the departments offices have been inundated with enquiries from concerned citizens. In 2000, the department of home affairs made more security upgrades to the book, which included adding the countrys new coat of arms, and replacing the gluedin photograph with a digital one. If you have lost your id book the first thing that you will need to do is go straight to your nearest police station. May 14, 20 the second generation green barcoded id will now be replaced by a new smartcard id containing a microchip embedded with biometric security features from july. Jan 10, 2018 green id book is legal despite rumours to contrary home affairs has dismissed a fake message announcing that the lifespan of the green barcoded id book comes to an end on 31 march 2018. How white whales, green lights, and restless spirits forged our national identity 9780061834400 by foster, thomas c and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Identification gets smarter south african government. To this end, we call on south africans to apply for smart id cards at any of the 180 offices that are equipped with the live capture system, the. Jul 01, 2011 to reactivate their lines, customers must present their green barcoded identity book or passport and proof of physical address such as a bank statement, retail or water and lights account at their nearest cell c store or anywhere they see a rica sign board. You can get a south african id if you are a south african citizen or permanent resident and are aged 16 years or older.
Replacement of green barcoded identity documents with identity cards. Following on from our recent article on new id books the home affairs minister naledi pandor said on thursday that the existing green, barcoded identity. Johannesburg south africans who are still using the old green barcoded id books can continue using it as a post announcing that the. How white whales, green lights, and restless spirits forged our national identity. Nov 22, 2017 an official from the department thabo mokgola confirmed that such news is false and misleading. Sa green barcoded id is still valid and will not end in. To this end, we call on south africans to apply for smart id cards at any of the 180 offices that are equipped with the live capture system. We wish to make it clear that the green barcoded id bookremains a legal form of identification and will continue to be until such time that the live capture system is rolled out to all home affairs offices to enable south africans to apply for smart id cards at their nearest offices. After many years of using a green identity book with limited security features that. More information about this seller contact this seller. Feb 01, 2018 the department of home affairs in a statement made it clear that the green barcoded id books remain a legal form of identification and will remain thusly until such a time that the live capture system has been rolled out at all offices of the department to therefore allow south africans to apply for smart id cards at their nearest offices. The south african government has reaffirmed that the green barcoded identity id book will be phased out and replaced with a new smartcard id after cabinet endorsed a department of home affairs. Consolidating the restoration of national identity.
The customer either presents this in person for a facetoface scenario, or uploads an image photograph or scan of the document. Osborne have offered a concise, succinct, powerful window into what it means for us to deny the lies of our past and to embrace the truth of who we really are in christ. Following a post of a sign allegedly put up at a home affairs branch in upington announcing that green id books would be discontinued from 1 april 2020 and citizens have to replace them with smart id cards, the department of home affairs has taken to twitter to quash the rumour. Jan 10, 2018 in a similar statement released in november, home affairs said that it wished to make it clear that the green barcoded id book remains a legal form of identification and will continue to be until. We wish to make it clear that the green barcoded id book remains a legal form of identification and will continue to be until such time that the live capture system is rolled out to all home.
Home affairs reacts to rumour of discontinuation of. There is no expiry date for the green bar coded id. What we have embarked on will help us deal with the influx at our licensing centres due to this year being another fiveyear cycle return for thousands of applicants who converted from the green barcoded identity book driving licence to the legislated licence cards of 2003, said senkubuge. The department of home affairs has announced that the rumour doing the rounds regarding the discontinuation of the green barcoded identity. And their valid south african passport to the same mission mentioned in their online vec10 template. The department has developed a plan to systematically phase out the green id book and ultimately consolidate the restoration, common citizenship, identity and dignity to south africans. The south african government wishes to phase out the old green barcoded id book and replace it with the identity card. For any lost documents, like ids, we will require an affidavit and a temporary replacement. The rollout of the next generation smartcard id will go a long way to preventing identity theft and fraud. What will happen to the green id when an applicant is issued with a new smart id card. A valid green barcoded identity book, a smart identity card, a valid south african passport, a valid drivers licence or a valid temporary identity document. Both are identity documents that serve as proof of a persons identity. New smart cards replace id books from july intergate immigration. Voter registration for 24 byelections under way sabc.
You are now ready to book an appointment for your visit to your home affairs office or bank. Home affairs on tuesday denied that it had said the countrys green, barcoded identity document was being discontinued from march 2018. Not only do you need to provide this affidavit when you go and apply for a new id, but it will also be. In a similar statement released in november, home affairs said that it wished to make it clear that the green barcoded id book remains a legal form of identification and will continue to be until. Jan 28, 2020 a viral post, allegedly posted by a home affairs branch in upington, announced that green id books would be discontinued from april 1 and citizens would have to replace them with smart id cards. Services that will be available will include the collection of green barcoded id books and smart id cards, and the issuance of temporary identity certificates.
Smart id card green barcoded id book passport drivers license. Your green barcoded id affidavit in case the if is lost. Barcoded id books are not being phased out joviess experiment. The department will take back the green barcoded id book to be cancelled in. Oct 31, 2020 voters should take their identity document id with them either a green barcoded id book, a smartcard id, or a valid temporary id certificate. South african id card securing government services thales. The department has called on the general public to ignore what it calls.
The department of home affairs in a statement made it clear that the green barcoded id books remain a legal form of identification and will remain thusly until such a time that the live capture system has been rolled out at all offices of the department to therefore allow south africans to apply for smart id cards at their nearest offices. On voting day abroad, voters will need to take their south african identity document id either a green barcoded id book, smart id card, or valid temporary id certificate. Pensioner 60 years old and above who are in possession of a green id book can apply for a smart id card at no cost. The green barcoded id book was found to be outdated, insecure, and easily tampered with, which compromises national security. Nov 21, 2017 the department has developed a plan to systematically phase out the green id book and ultimately consolidate the restoration, common citizenship, identity and dignity to south africans, it said.
South africans living abroad will soon be able to register. The south african smart identity card known as a smart id card replaces the old green barcoded identity book. Applying for an identity document western cape government. Identity card which replaces the green barcoded identity document. Voting abroad sabc news breaking news, special reports. An identity document is important to get as soon as you are eligible from 16 years of age as it proves your identity. The smart id cards will be phased in over a seven year period and members of public will be advised when to apply. It is valid until the time we sort out everything we need to deal with in issuing the smart id. How to apply for a south african smart id card online next. Nov 12, 20 this included issuing the green identity book which by that time sported a barcode to all citizens, irrespective of race.
Ids form an important part of each persons daily activities since all transactions require positive identification. An identity document also called a piece of identification or id, or colloquially as papers is any document that may be used to prove a persons identity. If issued in a small, standard credit card size form, it is usually called an identity card ic, id card, citizen card, or passport card. You will be required to present your south african identity document either green barcoded id book, smart id card, or valid temporary id certificate and your valid south african passport. Limpopo mirror news in brief final weekend to register. Voters should take their identity document id with them either a green barcoded id book, a smartcard id, or a valid temporary id certificate. A viral post, allegedly posted by a home affairs branch in upington, announced that green id books would be discontinued from april 1 and citizens would have to replace them with smart id cards. Sas green id book valid until further notice home affairs iol. Home affairs says no cutoff date for green barcoded ids. Home affairs bungle costs woman dearly dispatchlive. All south africa citizens in possession of an official south african identity document either a green barcoded id book, a smartcard id or a temporary id certificate are eligible to register as voters, the iec said. Green id book eyewitness news 343 days ago johannesburg south africans who are still using the old green barcoded id books can continue using it as a post announcing that the department of home. We wish to make it clear that the green barcoded id book remains a legal form of identification and will continue to be until such time that the live.
If you have the green, barcoded id book, take that along as well. Home affairs to phase out green id books but rubbishes. The sa green identity book is valid indefinitely, despite recent allegations by the department of home affairs. Nov 21, 2017 the department has developed a plan to systematically phase out the green id book and ultimately consolidate the restoration, common citizenship, identity and dignity to south africans. The department of home affairs says the message, purported to be from the department, announcing that the lifespan of the green barcoded id book comes to an end on 31 march 2018 is not true. You will need to obtain an affidavit stating that you have lost your id book. Home affairs to phase out green id book businesstech. They will also need to complete their physical home address on registration or provide sufficient particularities of their place of residence. More than 60 000 rica terminals are in operation across the country for cell c. The department of home affairs said the green barcoded id books will continue to be legal until the live capture system is rolled out at all home affairs offices.
Nov 21, 2017 the department said it had developed a plan to systematically phase out the green id book and ultimately consolidate the restoration, common citizenship, identity and dignity to south africans. What will happen to the green id when a citizen or permanent resident is issued with a new smart id card. Jan 10, 2018 he said the south african government is following a systematic way of replacing the green barcoded id book. Sabc education voter registration for wards contesting. No such announcement has been made by the department. The department will take back the green barcoded id book to be cancelled in accordance to the identification act. Earlier an announcement, claiming to be official and widely circulated on social media, said the green book will no longer be valid after march 2018. Tshwane motorists say goodbye to long queues vukuzenzele. The green barcoded identity book is used as proof of identification for many uses, such as applying for a drivers license or passport, voter id authentication, and. This proof includes a persons photograph, their full name, their date of birth, their place of birth, and their unique identity number. Some countries issue formal identity documents, as national identification cards which may be. Home affairs has taken note of a message purported to be from the department announcing that the lifespan of the green barcoded id book comes to an end on 31 march 2018. Press release home affairs has taken note of a message purported to be from the department announcing that the lifespan of the green barcoded id book comes to an end on 31 march 2018. The identity number is also used when the holder applies for a grant from the south african social security agency sassa.
Johannesburg home affairs has denied claims that green barcoded identity books will no longer be valid after 31 march. We wish to make it clear that the green barcoded id bookremains a legal form of identification and will continue to be until such time that the live capture system is. The department of home affairs has dismissed as false, tweets claiming that the green, barcoded, south african identity book was reaching the. Home affairs has taken note of a message purported to be from the department announcing that the lifespan of the green barcoded id book comes to an end of march 2018. Sa green barcoded id is still valid and will not end in 2018. Replacement of green bar coded identity documents with identity cards. An identity document id enables south african citizens and permanent residents to identify themselves for general purposes and daytoday activities in society. Nov 21, 2017 we wish to make it clear that the green barcoded id book remains a legal form of identification and will continue to be until such time that the live capture system is rolled out to all home.
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