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South Africa's Home Affairs Minister, Dr. Leon Schreiber, has announced a new initiative to renew South African IDs at participating banks, reducing the need for lengthy queues at Home Affairs branches. This "Home Affairs@home" strategy will utilize banks like Capitec and FNB to offer Smart ID and passport services across the country, significantly expanding rural access. The project aims to enroll 1,000 bank branches, marking a shift towards digital-first public service delivery.

Courtesy: Ray Leathern