Smile ID’s 2025 Digital Identity Fraud in Africa report revealed that fraud rates for South Africa’s green ID book were 500% ...

If you are still using a green ID book and not a smart ID, you may be at serious risk of fraud and identity theft. The government introduced green ID books in 1980, but they are now outdated and ...

Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has laid out his plans for bidding farewell to the Green ID book in South Africa—and ...