The milestone marks a 17% increase over the 3,427,468 smart IDs issued in 2024, which itself had set a new record.

South Africans can expect to have access to hundreds more bank branches doing Smart IDs and Passports this year.

Smart IDs are more secure than the green barcoded ID books, which have long been criticised for being vulnerable to fraud.

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The Department of Home Affairs has smashed its 2024 record when it comes to Smart ID rollout in South Africa thanks to system upgrades.