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- SASSA to expand security with voice recognition technology to combat grant fraud and identity theft
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Africa
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced plans to integrate voice recognition into its security framework. Following the mandatory biometric systems launched...
- Standard Bank Expands Smart ID Services to 30 Branches as South Africa Hits 100-Branch Milestone
Published: Apr 5, 2026
Section: Africa
Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has announced that South Africa has reached its goal of 100 Smart ID-enabled bank branches by the end of the 2025/26 financial year. Standard B...
- Security Experts Warn South African Homeowners Against Substandard Electric Fence Installations Amid Rising Breach Tactics
Published: Apr 2, 2026
Section: Africa
Private security firms have identified critical vulnerabilities in residential electric fencing caused by unqualified installers and poor maintenance. Property owners are urged to...
- Standard Bank Accelerates Smart ID Rollout to 20 Additional South African Branches by Late April
Published: Apr 2, 2026
Section: Africa
Standard Bank has announced an expedited expansion of its Smart ID and passport services following a successful integration across 30 locations earlier this month. The financial in...
- Department of Home Affairs Expands Digital ID Services to 110 Bank Branches Across South Africa
Published: Apr 2, 2026
Section: Africa
Minister Leon Schreiber announced a 44% expansion of the Smart ID and passport service network through a new digital partnership with major financial institutions. The rollout has...
- Capitec Rapidly Scales Smart ID Services to 47 Branches Nationwide Following Historic Department of Home Affairs Integration
Published: Mar 29, 2026
Section: Africa
Capitec has achieved the widest geographic reach for digital identity services in South Africa, activating 40 new Smart ID locations across all nine provinces this month. The rapid...
- Capitec to launch first Smart ID and passport processing branch as part of national digital expansion
Published: Mar 3, 2026
Section: Business & Economy
South Africa’s largest bank by customer base, Capitec, is set to open its first branch dedicated to Smart ID and passport services. The initiative is part of a broader partnership...