Articles about home affairs

New era of smart printing underpins digital transformation

South African public and private sector organisations can harness printing advances to underpin digital transformation, improve security and reduce business costs.

Dear govt – the system is not offline, it’s out of line

We live in an era where almost every organisational process and movement can be optimised to the nth degree, says Murshid Obaray, key account director at Software AG.

SA woman's 'non-existent' fingerprints captured

Fingerprint scanning technology reveals a Cape Flats woman's fingerprints for the first time.

Biometrics not a threat

The biometrics in South African identity documents offers advanced security features rather than a means to control citizens, says an analyst.

Home affairs targets 2.2m smart IDs

By next March at the latest, South Africans will be able to get a smart ID at any of the big four banks.

Home affairs taps banks in smart ID rollout

A pilot project will kick off by the end of next month to test the viability of banks handling smart ID applications.

Home affairs targets 3m smart IDs this year

The transition from ID books to smart IDs will take place over six years, says the department.

Home affairs investment pays off

The department's IT modernisation project has led to gains in getting documents issued faster.

R1bn to modernise home affairs

A modernisation programme will replace outdated and obsolete legacy systems, as well as improve security.

Smart ID cards 'this year'

Home affairs finalises the rollout plan to replace millions of ID books with smart ID cards.

Smart card ID 'soon'

Home Affairs is on track with its modernisation programme.

'Who Am I Online' delayed

Home affairs saves R100 million as its modernisation project is held up.