South Africans are urge to collect their smart IDs.
The Department of Home Affairs has extended operational hours to accommodate the expected increased demand for services due to the school holidays.
Effective until July 21 2026, the offices will open until 6pm, as opposed to the usual 4pm, to assist learners and members of the public who wish to apply for and collect Smart ID Cards.
Spokesperson for the Department of Home Affairs and Deputy Director-General for Operations Thulani Mavuso said: “The Department continues to roll out interventions that seek to expand its services while ensuring that we deliver dignity for all.”
“These include, among others, the announcement in June of 203 bank branches now live through our new digital partnership model with the banking sector, with over a quarter of a million people who have already used this service to obtain a replacement Smart ID card since it was launched on 9 March,” said Mavuso.
