Jacaranda FM Breakfast with Martin Bester

Everything you need to know about the end of green ID books

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Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to answer South Africans’ questions after announcing that the department plans to stop producing green barcoded ID books by 31 March 2027.

From voting to queues and smart ID eligibility, he explained what the transition means for South Africans and how technology is changing access to Home Affairs services.
6 Oct 2AM English South Africa News Commentary · Entertainment News

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