The South African government, through the Department of Home Affairs, is implementing digital ID services while the President emphasizes the integrity of the ID system.
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Updated Sep 9
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What happened
The South African government, through the Department of Home Affairs, is implementing digital ID services while the President emphasizes the integrity of the ID system.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The South African government is urging citizens to apply for identity documents, noting the requirement for valid IDs to participate in democratic processes.Sub-event
- The Department of Home Affairs, in partnership with Capitec Bank, is expanding identity services in KwaZulu-Natal.Sub-event
- In 2016, a pilot project for the South African ID system was launched in Gauteng province, with a Minister providing details.Sub-event
Protests in East Rand focus on government response to immigration issues and disinformation.1 source
South Africa is implementing digital ID services under the oversight of the President and Home Affairs.1 source
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The entities involved
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Department of Home Affairs
Australian government department, 1901-1916
Nothing else this week.
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South Africa
country in southern Africa
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Cyril Ramaphosa
President of South Africa since 2018
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- South Africa compares its situation to the failures of other countries, including Singapore and Estonia, while Ernst Roets issues warnings about digital ID systems.
- The Department of Home Affairs is strengthening immigration enforcement in South Africa and seeking necessary resources from the National Treasury.