The Free Market Foundation has warned against stifling growth in technology in South Africa by mirroring EU regulations.
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TymeBank customers will soon be able to apply for their IDs and passports in the banking app or via its in-store kiosks.
Sassa will introduce mandatory biometric enrolment for beneficiaries at its offices from Monday.
TymeBank is in discussions with home affairs after the parties’ public spat over the hike in ID verification fees.
Capitec and FNB have signed on for home affairs’ accelerated in-branch smart ID and passport roll-out.
Bain is closing its business in Johannesburg, likely bringing to an end a yearslong battle to try and restore its reputation.
South Africans may soon be able to apply for an ID and have it delivered to their home without ever visiting home affairs.
Outa is taking its fight against Johannesburg’s controversial new by-law regarding private CCTV cameras to court.
Some industry players believe the higher access fees to query the home affairs database will cause more harm than good.
In a bid to minimise queues, home affairs wants citizens to access some services without the need to go to a counter.