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Biometric Fee Hike Sparks Search for Alternatives

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A sharp rise in the ID verification fees charged by home affairs sparks debate, with some suggesting digital alternatives, while others urge continued integration with official systems.

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Biometric fee hike sparks search for alternatives

A sharp rise in the ID verification fees charged by home affairs sparks debate, with some suggesting digital alternatives, while others urge continued integration with official systems.

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The Real Cost Of Department Of Home Affairs' Verification fee - The Bulrushes

South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has announced a significant increase in its online ID-verification fee, jumping from R0.15 to R10 per lookup. This steep hike could have severe unintended consequences, potentially undermining the progress made in anti-money laundering initiatives and exposing individuals to greater risk of identity fraud. Many credit and service providers might simply revert to outdated paper processes, such as pr…

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