End of the line for green ID books in South Africa
- The Department of Home Affairs plans to invalidate the green ID book within the next 2 years.
- The Department of Home Affairs presented the GPW’s 2026/27 first quarter performance and expenditure report before Parliament on Tuesday, 29 September 2026.
- Home Affairs deputy director-general Thulani Mavuso has warned that the green ID book will be invalid within 2 years and urged eligible people to apply for smart ID cards.
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