Bad news for people trying to get a Smart ID in South Africa Permanent residents and naturalised citizens trying to get hold of a Smart ID in South Africa face an uphill battle. with the DHA laying the blame on IT.

The #DeptHomeAffairs has acknowledged persistent issues for permanent residents & naturalised citizens in #SouthAfrica regarding getting a #SmartID, saying that technical constraints are delaying the process: businesstech.co.za/news/governm...

Jong vrou wag 13 jaar vir ID, kan steeds nie studeer óf werk - Maroela Media Isabel Hall het haar selfs tot die hof gewend in ʼn poging om haar aangenome dogter as Suid-Afrikaanse burger te registreer, maar die departement van binnelandse sake trek net skouers op.

This child has been waiting for a SA ID for 12 years. Despite a court order, nothing has been done and she can't register for university: maroelamedia.co.za/nuus/sa-nuus... #DeptHomeAffairs #DeptHellAffairs