Have your say: Are you still using the green ID book?

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Have your say:
Are you still using the green ID book?

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19 June 2026

South Africa’s green barcoded ID book is gradually being phased out and replaced by the Smart ID Card. Although the green ID remains valid for now, millions of South Africans still use it daily.
Are you one of them, or have you already made the switch?

“Yes. I still use my green ID book because it represents our country’s journey to freedom. For me, it is more than a document – it is a reminder of how far South Africa has come and a legacy worth preserving for future generations.”
**Tumelo Mooketsi, Rustenburg**

“Yes, I still use my green ID book. Although I have a Smart ID Card, I find the green book more practical when documents need to be scanned, copied or emailed. It has always worked well for me.”
**Lizelle Brown, Rustenburg**

PUBLIC POLL: THE RESULTS ARE IN!
Are you still using the green ID book?
NO: 46% YES: 54%

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