Passport application systems will not be available in all offices this year due to budgetary constraints, says the DHA.
Electronic passport cards will be introduced once it receives funding from National Treasury, says the department.
In this World Wide Wrap: RFID tests police fitness, RFID toys teach sign language, and Motorola rolls out vehicle RFID reader.
Home Affairs blames SITA for constant delays and decides to start the process from scratch.
The hospitality staffing company deployed Invisinet's wireless access solution.
The North West Department of Education has employed eDNA biometric technology from Datacentrix.
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In this World Wide Wrap: Spanish develop RFID alert system, Asia-Pacific airlines look to RFID, and RFID tracking kit assists hospitals.
Gauteng sets a date for the implementation of its secure number plates, following years of delays.
In this World Wide Wrap: RFID curbs drug counterfeit, XIO Strategies and RFID Revolution drive e-learning, and RFID confirms watch authenticity.
The retail giant rekindles its online shopping service, saying its delivery model will be key to its success.
In this World Wide Wrap: RFID advances 3D motion, Panasonic RFID reader gets Verizon-certified, and library RFID system meets global standard.
In this World Wide Wrap: Walls and windows as future solar cells, augmented reality transforms toys, and sat nav tracks dementia patients.