
VIDEO: Banks step up as DHA expands smart ID services
The Department of Home Affairs extends smart ID services through partnerships with banks, with Capitec, Standard Bank and FNB deploying new services at selected branches.
TUESDAY, 10 MARCH 2026, 15:36

The Department of Home Affairs extends smart ID services through partnerships with banks, with Capitec, Standard Bank and FNB deploying new services at selected branches.

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