South Africans must say goodbye to the green ID book

The green ID book will be phased out over the next few years

The new smart ID card will be more secure and difficult to forge

The South African government has announced that the green ID book will be phased out over the next few years. The new smart ID card will be more secure and difficult to forge, and will also include a number of new features, such as a digital signature and a biometric fingerprint.

The green ID book has been in use in South Africa since 1994, and is one of the most important documents that South Africans carry. It is used to prove identity, and is required for a number of transactions, such as opening a bank account or getting a job.

However, the green ID book is also relatively easy to forge, and has been used in a number of identity fraud cases. The new smart ID card will be much more difficult to forge, and will also include a number of new security features, such as a digital signature and a biometric fingerprint.

The new smart ID card will be phased in over the next few years, and all South Africans will be required to get a new card by 2025. The government has said that the green ID book will still be valid until 2025, but it is encouraging South Africans to get a new smart ID card as soon as possible.

Benefits of the new smart ID card

The new smart ID card will offer a number of benefits over the green ID book, including:

• Increased security: The new smart ID card will be more difficult to forge, and will also include a number of new security features, such as a digital signature and a biometric fingerprint.
• Convenience: The new smart ID card will be smaller and more convenient to carry than the green ID book.
• New features: The new smart ID card will include a number of new features, such as a digital signature and a biometric fingerprint.

How to get a new smart ID card

To get a new smart ID card, you will need to visit a Home Affairs office. You will need to bring your green ID book, as well as a number of other documents, such as your birth certificate and proof of address.

The process of getting a new smart ID card is relatively simple, and should only take a few minutes. Once you have submitted your application, you will be issued with a temporary ID card. Your new smart ID card will be mailed to you within a few weeks.

Conclusion

The new smart ID card is a significant improvement over the green ID book. It is more secure, more convenient, and includes a number of new features. All South Africans are encouraged to get a new smart ID card as soon as possible.