We’ve exceeded our aim of expanding Smart ID services to 750 bank branches, four months ahead of schedule. Smart ID applications that take 5 minutes are now available at 753 branches added in 246 days. On average, we’re expanding Smart ID services to 3 new communities per day! 🇿🇦

The Future of Identification is Smart!

Take the first step towards making the switch from your green barcoded ID book to a Smart ID Card today. Don't wait until the deadline approaches - make the smart move now.

Get started online: myhomeaffairsonline.dha.gov.za

We’ve exceeded our aim of expanding Smart ID services to 750 bank branches, four months ahead of schedule. Smart ID applications that take 5 minutes are now available at 753 branches added in 246 days. On average, we’re expanding Smart ID services to 3 new communities per day! 🇿🇦

The Department of Home Affairs is expanding Smart ID services access points, you don't have to rely on a single Home Affairs service point to access Smart ID services

Visit dha.gov.za for more information

South African citizens applying for their first ID at 16 years or older, as well as those aged 60 and above, qualify for a free Smart ID Card. The Department remains committed to making reliable and secure identity documents accessible and affordable to all eligible citizens.
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Security starts with your identity. Make the smart choice and embrace a more secure form of identification.

Visit dha.gov.za to learn more.

The Future of Identification is Smart!

Take the first step towards making the switch from your green barcoded ID book to a Smart ID Card today. Don't wait until the deadline approaches - make the smart move now.

Get started online: myhomeaffairsonline.dha.gov.za

Home Affairs played its critical role in enabling citizens to participate in the 2026 Local Government Elections 🗳️ yesterday through extended service delivery, 300 offices 🏫 opened on 4 November 2026 from 07:00 to 21:00, 183 mobile units 🚛 deployed and 3,229 allocated personnel 👥 🙌

⏰ We are open until 21:00 today.
If you have not collected your Smart ID Card 🪪 yet, there is still time!
Apply. Collect. Be Ready!
NO booking needed on Election Day!🗳️

You cannot vote using a photo or copy of your ID! Make sure you have the correct identity document before heading to your voting station. 🪪 🗳️ Home Affairs offices will be open from ⏰ 07:00 to 21:00 to assist you. Apply. Collect. Be Ready. No bookings required on Election Day!

Apply and receive your Temporary ID Certificate on the spot! Make sure you have the correct identity document before heading to your voting station. 🪪 🗳️ Home Affairs offices will be open from ⏰ 07:00 to 21:00 to assist you. Apply. Collect. Be Ready. No bookings required on Election Day!

Green ID Books remain valid for voting! Make sure you have the correct identity document before heading to your voting station. 🪪 🗳️ Home Affairs offices will be open from ⏰ 07:00 to 21:00 to assist you. Apply. Collect. Be Ready. No bookings required on Election Day!

Are you ready for Election Day?
Make sure you have the correct identity document before heading to your voting station. 🪪 🗳️ Home Affairs offices will be open from ⏰ 07:00 to 21:00 to assist you. Apply. Collect. Be Ready. No bookings required on Election Day!

🗳️ Today is Election Day. Are your documents ready? 🪪
Make use of the extended operating hours today from ⏰ 07:00 - 21:00
Apply. Collect. Be Ready - NO bookings required on Election Day! 🙌

Are you ready for Election Day?
Make sure you have the correct identity document before heading to your voting station. 🪪 🗳️
Home Affairs offices will be open tomorrow, 4 November, from ⏰ 07:00 to 21:00 to assist you.
Apply. Collect. Be Ready.
No bookings required on Election Day!

Are you ready for Election Day?
Make sure you have the correct identity document before heading to your voting station. 🪪 🗳️
Home Affairs offices will be open tomorrow, 4 November, from ⏰ 07:00 to 21:00 to assist you.
Apply. Collect. Be Ready.
No bookings required on Election Day!

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⏰ 1️⃣ day to go. There is still time. Check for service points in your area. Apply. Collect. Be ready - NO bookings required until 4 November!

Home Affairs extends operational hours 🕐 in support of Local Government Elections. 🗳️ 🇿🇦 Application and Collection of Smart ID Cards 🪪 and issuance of Temporary ID Certificates (TIC) 👉 2-4 November 2026. Apply. Collect. Be Ready - NO bookings required until 4 November!