Pretoria - The Department of Home Affairs on Wednesday urged those who have applied for their smart ID cards and have received notification to collect them, to do so.
Home Affairs Deputy Minister Fatima Chohan on Wednesday said that many of the calls made to the department’s offices were from people calling to verify whether their IDs are really ready.
The notifications, she said, were not a “hoax”.
It is possible for citizens to receive their smart card’s two days after applying for one, she said.
To date, the department has processed over 140 749 smart card IDs and as of 24 March, 26 866 cards have been collected.
“We encourage citizens to collect their smart ID cards,” said Deputy Minister Chohan.
Zimbabwean Dispensation Project (DZP)
Meanwhile, Cabinet has approved the approach on the expiry of permits issued under the Special Dispensation for Zimbabweans Project (DZP).
“The permit holders will be expected to re-apply for their permits in their country of origin. The Minister [Naledi Pandor] will in due course provide more clarity on the process to be followed and the date of commencement,” said Deputy Minister Chohan. - SAnews.gov.za
