Home Affairs Accelerates Smart ID Rollout Amid Surge in Identity Fraud

Minister of Home Affairs Leon Schreiber stated that the department is accelerating the rollout of smart ID cards through banks and digital systems as part of efforts to combat identity fraud. The move comes amid growing concerns over the continued use of South Africa’s green barcoded ID books. According to VerifyNow, a South African identity verification platform, impersonation fraud involving green ID books has increased by 400% year-on-year, with fraudsters […]