Why SASSA grant beneficiaries with green ID’s struggle with new process

Here’s why people with green ID books are struggling with SASSA’s new verification process. Images via X @AllNewsNetwork2 and @mbindwaneHere’s why people with green ID books are struggling with SASSA’s new verification process. Images via X @AllNewsNetwork2 and @mbindwane

SASSA revealed to the publication on Wednesday, 25 June that grant beneficiaries with old greed ID books have a higher chance of not being successful. SRD beneficiaries who change or want to change their cell numbers must undergo SASSA’s biometric ID verification. They receive an SMS with a link where they have to take a clear photo of their face and send it back.

SASSA spokesperson, Paseka Letsatsi says if this biometric test fails, they will need to get a new ID which includes advanced biometric features.reveals that the Department of Home Affairs has announced plans to phase out South Africa’s green ID books after introducing the smart ID card a decade ago.“We want to do away with the green barcode ID. We think it’s long enough that we’ve kept dual identity documents.

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