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New 5-year validity digital ID coming to South Africa | SA News

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 ·5 May 2026

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The Department of Home Affairs has gazetted draft regulations to pave the way for a digital ID in the country.

As part of the proposed laws, the department has outlined the process for obtaining a digital ID and its validity period, which is set for renewal every five years, at no apparent cost.

According to the department, the draft amendments are to give effect to work underway at the DHA to support secure digital ID credentials alongside physical ID cards.

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