Home Affairs Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi in a media briefing on his department’s Level 2 regulations disclosed that smart ID cards and passports can now be collected in selected banks.
Motsoaledi explained that people who applied for smart ID cards and passports before lockdown can collect it at various banks.
Motsoaledi said the banks will be open on Mondays, Wednesday and Friday’s for collection.
“As we resume more services, I urge everyone who will be visiting our offices and our partner banks to observe health protocols aimed at combating the spread Covid-19.”
“They must wear face masks, maintain social distancing and adhere to all other applicable regulations. The banks had undertaken to continue doing all in their powers to protect staff and clients,” he said.
Here are the banks selected for smart ID cards and passports collection”
Absa Greenacres, Port Elizabeth
Absa, Sandton City
Absa Towers, Johannesburg
Absa Lifestyle, Centurion
FNB Lifestyle, Centurion
FNB Menlyn, Pretoria
FNB Merchant, Sandton
FNB Portside, Cape Town
Investec Bank Sandton
Nedbank Arcadia
Nedbank Constantia Kloof, Roodepoort
Nedbank Rivonia
Nedbank St Georges Mall, Cape Town
Standard Bank Simmonds Street
Standard Bank Canal Walk, Cape Town
Standard Bank Killarney Mall
Standard Bank Centurion Lifestyle
Standard Bank Kingsmead, Durban
Standard Bank Jubilee Mall, Hammanskraal
According to the minister, the department issued over 340,000 temporary ID documents, out of which 65,129 have expired, and holders were eligible to apply for smart ID cards.
However, he confirmed that temporary IDs issued during the pandemic have been extended to 31 October 2020.
South Africans abroad or those with expired passports can apply for an emergency passport.
He added that those that want to amend their personal details and first-time applicants for ID documents, including matriculants and those turning 16 years, can come to the home affairs offices and apply for the documents.
