
22-Year-Old Still Without an ID as Community Group Demands Urgent Home Affairs Intervention
The organisation is also requesting a written explanation for the prolonged delay and that a senior departmental official be assigned to oversee the case.

The organisation is also requesting a written explanation for the prolonged delay and that a senior departmental official be assigned to oversee the case.

Citizens have been given until 10 July 2026 to submit their representations together with all relevant supporting documentation.

Importantly, Home Affairs says the digital ID will have the same legal status as a physical ID card. However, South Africans will not be forced to switch to digital IDs and existing ID cards will remain valid.

The operation took on added urgency against the backdrop of growing unease in several communities, where foreign nationals have been told to leave by 30 June.

Addressing the residents MEC Nkomo-Ralehoko said the integrated services delivery programme is meant to accelerate service delivery by reaching out to communities on, interact with them and bring essential services to their doorstep.