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Lost your South African ID card or ID book? Here is exactly what to do - from reporting the loss at SAPS to collecting your replacement Smart ID at Home Affairs.

If you've recently applied for a Smart ID card or replaced a lost ID at Home Affairs, you were probably handed a Temporary Identity Certificate (TIC). This A4-sized document serves […]

If you need to visit the Department of Home Affairs for a Smart ID card, passport, or ID collection, booking your appointment online through the eHomeAffairs portal is the fastest […]

What Is FICA? FICA stands for the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (Act 38 of 2001). It is a South African law designed to combat money laundering, tax evasion, and the […]

Verifying a South African ID number takes seconds when you have the right tool. Whether you have been handed a job application, need to confirm an ID for FICA compliance, […]

If you've ever filled in a South African form - whether for a bank account, a rental application, a job, or a government service - you've been asked for your […]

Your South African ID number is more than a reference code - it contains personal information encoded directly into the digits. One of the most commonly searched questions is whether […]

South Africa's green ID book was the standard form of identity documentation for citizens and permanent residents for decades. Recognisable by its small green booklet format, it was issued by […]

The South African Department of Home Affairs has moved many of its core services online through the eHome Affairs portal (ehome.dha.gov.za/ehomeaffairsv3). Instead of queuing at a branch for hours, you […]

South Africa's Home Affairs online services let you apply for a smart ID card without queuing at a branch just to hand in paperwork. If you have a green barcoded […]