Zuko Komisa
- A unified digital ID system is scheduled to debut by the end of 2026.
- Citizens can access matric certificates, driver’s licenses, and police services online.
- All services will be integrated into “MyMzansi,” a single-portal digital hub.
The days of early dawn queues at government offices may soon be over, as President Cyril Ramaphosa promised a digital revolution for every South African during Thursday’s State of the Nation Address.
By 2026, the Department of Home Affairs is set to launch a national digital identity system, effectively moving the “front desk” of the state into the palms of citizens’ hands.
For millions of South Africans, “Home Affairs” has long been synonymous with lost workdays and manual forms.
President Ramaphosa’s vision aims to flip this narrative, allowing people to file police statements or access the Master’s Office from their own homes.
“Every South African will be able to access many of the services they need without having to visit a government office,” the President noted, emphasizing a future defined by dignity and efficiency rather than paperwork.
The backbone of this shift is MyMzansi, a central platform designed to consolidate various government departments into one secure interface.
Minister Maropene Ramokgopa confirmed that this timeline is backed by a successful assessment of the government’s development plan, signaling that the technical reforms are already well underway.
Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber is expected to table the official digital ID policy before Cabinet shortly to provide the legal framework for this transition.
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