Kgalema motlanthe elected as south african president south. An identity document id enables south african citizens and permanent residents to identify themselves for general purposes and day to day activities in society. This makes it possible for people to realize their rights and access benefits and opportunities in both the public and private domains. South africa, the southernmost country on the african continent, renowned for its varied topography, great natural beauty, and cultural diversity, all of which have made the country a favored destination for travelers since the legal ending of apartheid afrikaans. Transvaal territory was granted selfgovernment in accordance with the pretoria convention, subject to the suzerainty of the british crown, on 8 august 1881. Applying for a south african id book once permanent residence. What documents do i need to apply for registration.
Feb 18, 2015 south african citizens will be able to apply for their smart card id cards at home affairs kiosks in fnb and standard bank branches as part of a pilot project set to start in april 2015. You can get a south african id if you are a south african citizen or permanent resident and are aged 16 years or older. On monday, delegates from south africas ruling african national congress party elected him as their new president, paving the way for ramaphosa to become the countrys next leader. Decoding your south african id number western cape government. The permanent resident can obtain a south african identity book endorsed as noncitizen, but not a south african passport see citizenship for information on passports. Minister mthembu to meet with stats council amid funding concerns. To obtain the dha9 finger print form please send a selfaddressed prepaid ordinary or express post envelope to the south african high commission, state circle, yarralumla, canberra 2600. Republic of south africa smart id card, digital id solutions. Kgalema motlanthe, the deputy leader of south africas ruling african national congress anc party, has been sworn in as president, replacing thabo mbeki. Identity documents can only be issued to south african citizens aged sixteen years or older. If issued in a small, standard credit card size form, it is usually called an identity card ic, id card, citizen card, or passport card. Jun 05, 2008 what font do they use on a south african id book and learners licence. South africas remotenessit lies thousands of miles distant from major african cities such as lagos and cairo and more than 6,000 miles 10,000 km away from most of europe, north america, and eastern asia, where its major trading partners are locatedhelped reinforce the official system of apartheid for a large part of the 20th century.
How to apply online for a south african smart id card brand. Becoming a south african citizen means to be entitled to more rights inside the country for example like voting, land ownership, paying taxes, even becoming the president of the republic of south africa and of course no more worries about the constantly changing immigration regulations. All applications for identity documents, passports and other services mustbe. The south african identity number of the 1970s and 80s enshrined the apartheid era ideal of racial registration. The first 6 digits yymmdd are based on your date of birth. In order to apply for registration they will require their south african identity document as. Staatspresident was the head of state of south africa from 1961 to 1994. From 1910 to 1961 the head of state under the south africa act 1909 was the monarch, who was the same person as the monarch of the united kingdom and of the other dominions commonwealth realms. The dha is custodian, protector and verifier of the identity and status of citizens and other persons resident in south africa. Correspondents say mr motlanthes first task will be to ensure a smooth political transition given the. Applying for a south african id book when receiving. Although all south africans in sa, regardless of age, can now finally order their fantastic new smart id cards.
The new south african id from dumb pass to smart card. The south african concept of constitutional citizenship draws on. All permanent residence certificates issued as of 1st october 2014 will have attached a verified copy of the permit which must be used when you apply for your south african identity card. South african id card securing government services thales. No, only south african citizens with a green, barcoded id book can vote in elections.
If you were elected president of south africa what would the. Students who wish to apply for entrance must achieve 40% for mathematics excluding maths literacy and a grade 9 or national certificate level 2 pass. Each foreigner is advised to carefully contemplate hisher taking up of permanent residence, as this may in some instances lead to the loss of certain tax advantages. If you were elected president of south africa what would. An identity document is important to get as soon as you are eligible from 16 years. May 03, 2017 president jacob zuma is perturbed that so many people are competing for his job as anc leader. What is the name of the current president of south africa. Welcome to the official south african government online site. Get your smart card id at your nearest bank brand south africa. He became involved in politics at an early age and went on to become the president of the nation on 9 may 2009. A poll conducted by south african research group, futurefact, shows which potential future president south africans would have the most confidence in. South african president jacob zuma top the list as the only african president without formal education. Smard card id south african citizens born in rsa younger than 60 who needs to replace their id books with id smart cards.
This is who south africans think should be the next president. South africa does not have a presidential system of government, even though we call the head of the executive the president some people still wrongly call the head of the executive the. The author doesnt have a shred of integrity as he falsely marketed this book. This information will help you understand what the numbers in your south african id represents. South african embassy to the federal republik of germany. Applying for a south african id book once permanent. Constitutional citizenship in south africa international journal of. If you are working for the south african government or one of its statutory bodies outside the republic of south africa, you are also eligible to receive a. What your south african id number reveals about you. South african id number a south african id number is a digit number which is defined by the following format.
President jacob zuma received his card from home affairs minister naledi. The first six digits gave the birth date of the holder year, month, and date. South africa became a republic under the constitution of 1961 and the monarch and. Nov, 2017 publisher claims south african state security agency has acted to shut down explosive claims in book about the countrys president alison flood mon nov 2017 11. Re issue of your id due to loss, theft, damage, name change, marriage or permanent residency r1147. Application for a south african identity book id opening hours. Some countries issue formal identity documents, as national identification. The following documents are to be filled out, clearly printed in black ink. President zuma urged south africans without identity documents to apply for their id cards so that all eligible citizens will be in a position to vote. Applying for an identity document western cape government.
His lack of education has been a hot topic for years. Aug 14, 2015 south african id books are issued to south african citizens and permanent resident holders from the age of 16 years and onwards. Applicants who will be applying in person at the high commission should bring the original documents and two copies of the original documents which will be certified by the official during submission. The office dealing with south african passport holders will be opened from 08h45 to 12h45 monday to friday except on public holidays. Who is cyril ramaphosa, the new president of the african. Where have you ever seen a situation where all of us want to become president. Sep 25, 2008 kgalema motlanthe, the deputy leader of south africas ruling african national congress anc party, has been sworn in as president, replacing thabo mbeki. What font do they use on a south african id book and.
South african id books are issued to south african citizens and permanent resident holders from the age of 16 years and onwards. An identity document is any document that may be used to prove a persons identity. Correspondents say mr motlanthes first task will be to ensure a smooth political transition given the talk of feuding and divisions within his party. Sep 25, 2008 the anc deputy president, kgalema motlanthe, speaks to a fellow member of parliament before being elected as the new south african president. Each curriculum is designed to prepare you for the career of your choice in a challenging and supportive environment. Oct 09, 2018 the minimum requirements to enter a recognized learning programme to become an artisan are outlined in the new draft trade test regulations. A south african id number is a digit number which is defined by the following format.
President jacob zuma is perturbed that so many people are competing for his job as anc leader. Thats something thats conveniently left out of this amazon title. It could be a reference book a form of identification and mobility control restricted to black. General information about south african identity books identity documents.
The documents you need and whether your passport needs to be valid for six. South african identity document id 2x certified copies of photo page of id book. The south african citizenship act, 1995 act 88 of 1995 was amended by the south. South african citizens will be able to apply for their smart card id cards at home affairs kiosks in fnb and standard bank branches as part of a pilot project set to start in april 2015. Black south africans were required to carry a passbook called a. South africa has never had a president like jacob zuma.
Being a south african citizen is believing in the value of. If you already have an id, you will be invited to apply for the id card. From 1961 to 1984, the post was largely ceremonial. State president of the south african republic wikipedia.
If you are working for the south african government or one of its statutory bodies outside the republic of south africa, you are also eligible to receive a south african id book. Over the next two decades, the racial classification of both the coloured and other groups were extended until by the early. The south african identity number was digits long. Kgalema motlanthe elected as south african president. The south african identity document is not valid as a travel document or valid. For one thing, the 67yearold selfeducated farm boy his own words has five wives and at least 20 children. What font do they use on a south african id book and learners. South african presidents qualifications the debate surrounding south african president jacob zumas lack of formal education has been a hot discussion topic for years. Upon his election, he immediately resigns his seat for the duration. Africa is forever on our tv screens, but the badnews stories famine, genocide, corruption massively outweigh the good south africa. The office was established when the country became a republic in 1961, and queen elizabeth ii ceased to be monarch of south africa. This copy will contain an original verification stamp and original signature of the verifying officer. The department of home affairs is replacing the green id book with a smart id card. The next four digits acted as a serial number to distinguish people born on the same day, and to differentiate between the sexes.
To obtain the dha9 finger print form please send a selfaddressed prepaid ordinary or express post envelope to the south african high commission, state circle, yarralumla. South africa world bank documents world bank group. This is a list of the heads of state of south africa from 1910 to 1961 the head of state under the south africa act 1909 was the monarch, who was the same person as the monarch of the united kingdom and of the other dominionscommonwealth realms. South college offers more than 60 degree and certificate programs in knoxville, asheville, nashville, and atlanta to help you become a more knowledgeable and marketable professional. The state president of the republic of south africa afrikaans. An identity document id enables south african citizens and permanent residents to identify themselves for general purposes and daytoday activities in society. Applying for a south african id book when receiving permanent. South africa history, capital, flag, map, population. Decoding your south african id number western cape. If you are a south african citizen or a thirdcountry national and would like information on applying for a visa, please visit the visas page.
How to apply for a south african id book immigration sa. Welcome to the official south african government online. To vote in south africas elections, you must register as a voter. Apply for an identity document south african government. What font do they use on a south african id book and learners licence.
Author of jacob zuma expose faces criminal charges books. South africans abroad and those born abroad cannot apply. The first six digits yymmdd are based on your date of birth 23 january 1988 is 880123. Such is his enthusiasm for the programme that he declared, by the time you vote next year, you must be a smart south african. The government of the south african republic resumed to exercise its functions in accordance with the resolution of the volksraad of december 1880. The monarch was represented in south africa by a governorgeneral. Slowly give union powers to the provinces as their governments become less corrupt 5. Please include a cover note requesting the form and quoting applicants full name and rsa id numbers. Under south africas first nonracial constitution, adopted in 1994, the head of state and of government is known simply as the president. What powers and rights does zuma have to sack members o. However, since the declaration of the republic in 1961, most non south african sources had referred to the state president as simply the president.
Ids form an important part of each persons daily activities since all transactions require positive identification. The department of home affairs told sapeople that they are still clearing the backlog in sa, and until further notice south africans overseas cannot. This is a list of the heads of state of south africa, from the foundation of the union of south africa in 1910 to the present day. Aug 12, 2014 south african presidents qualifications the debate surrounding south african president jacob zumas lack of formal education has been a hot discussion topic for years. On september 24, 2017, the president signed a presidential. The first six digits yymmdd are based on your date of. Applications for passports, births registration, identity documents, citizenship. Although this title plainly states how to become president of the united states this book is in fact a novel.
The anc deputy president, kgalema motlanthe, speaks to a fellow member of parliament before being elected as the new south african president. At present, the anc, african national congress, is running things but that may change or not depending on how well ramaphosa, cyril, the president deals with his many challenges, corruption is a leading issue as well as the continued confiscat. Firstly if you have just received your permanent residency for south africa, let us congratulate you and welcome you to this. The minimum requirements to enter a recognized learning programme to become an artisan are outlined in the new draft trade test regulations. It was brought in to effect by the 1950 population registration act which identified four different racial groups. By expanding these services to marginalized communities, the department plays is a key enabler in deepening democracy and social.
May 11, 2016 a poll conducted by south african research group, futurefact, shows which potential future president south africans would have the most confidence in. He claimed this was due to foreign forces trying to take control of the anc. The president is required to be a member of the national assembly at the time of his election. In order to apply for your south african id book you will need to have been issued with a permanent residency certificate, only once you have a permanent residency certificate. Proof of identity did not have to be the identity document id book. An identity document id book is important to get as soon as you are eligible as it is a form of identification when dealing with public and private institutions. Dissolve the industries run by the government that are not independently productive 2. It will be done over eight years starting in 2014, so you will not necessarily get an id card when you now apply. Publisher claims south african state security agency has acted to shut down explosive claims in book about the countrys president alison flood mon. The department of home affairs at 0800 60 11 90 you can also visit our website. Voter registration for south african citizens living abroad will take.