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South Africa Targets November Launch for Biometric Asylum Platform

South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs is developing an online asylum application platform that will collect biometric information to verify applicants’…

October 12, 2026

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South Africa Tenders for 600 Handheld Biometric Devices for Immigration Checks

South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs is seeking a service provider to build a mobile biometric system that would let officials verify a person’s…

July 13, 2026

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ID Tech Digest – August 28, 2025

Welcome to ID Tech’s digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: A Look Back at…

August 28, 2025

South Africa Expands Digital ID Bank Partnership with Absa and Discovery

South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs is expanding its digital partnership program by adding Absa and Discovery Bank, bringing the total number of…

August 28, 2025

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ID Tech Digest – July 1, 2025

Welcome to ID Tech’s digest of identity industry news. Here’s what you need to know about the world of digital identity and biometrics today: Saint Anthony…

July 1, 2025

TymeBank Slams South Africa’s Massive Identity Verification Fee Hike as Threat to Affordable Banking

TymeBank CEO Karl Westvig has sharply criticized the South African Department of Home Affairs’ (DHA) decision to significantly increase fees for identity…

July 1, 2025

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South Africa Extends Smart ID Cards to 1.4M Permanent Residents and Citizens

South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs has expanded its smart ID card program, granting eligibility to more than 1.4 million individuals previously excluded…

May 12, 2025

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South Africa Modernizes Digital ID System with Major Speed and Accuracy Upgrades

South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs has launched an upgrade to its digital verification system. The upgrade, which includes increased fees for private…

March 25, 2025

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Biometrics to Play Key Role in South Africa Home Affairs Digital Upgrade

The South African Department of Home Affairs, led by Minister Dr. Leon Schreiber, has unveiled a five-year plan to transition to a fully digital-first…

October 1, 2024

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South African Airport Authority on Defensive After Biometrics Glitch, Contract Controversy

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) confirmed on Saturday that a technical glitch in a newly implemented biometric and digital identity systems caused…

August 5, 2024

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