DHA- Issuing of smart cards may take up to six years

Mluleki Mrwebi
06 October 2013

The Department of Home Affairs is steering ahead with the roll-out of the Smart ID cards. 

The department is now busy re-configuring the infrastructure in a number of its offices across the country and soon as these have been completed Minister Naledi Pandor will announce the roll-out plans. 

The Smart ID card was launched on the 18th of July 2013. 

Department Director General Mkuseli Apleni said the issuing of smart cards to millions of South Africans may take up to six years, the department calls on the public to be patient as the process is taking place. 

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