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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.

Nicola Mawson

3:00

VERA

Jun 24, 2025

Verifiable messaging platform unveiled to tackle cyber threats in SA

VERA and cheqd have teamed up in an effort to combat escalating cyber threats, especially phishing and business e-mail compromise attacks.

2D bar code scanner delivers accuracy, speed, reliability

The Datalogic QuickScan QW2500 series is a 2D bar code scanner designed for operations like inventory management, point-of-sale operations and document digitisation.

Digital ID in the spotlight amid increase in deepfake, social engineering scams

Financial services market a prime target for cyber criminals.

Smart surveillance for short-stay rentals: Introducing FaceCamAlert Short-Stay Safety Network

The POPIA-compliant, AI-powered surveillance service is designed specifically for short-stay property owners.

Solution House Software

2:50

FEITIAN Technologies

May 28, 2025

FEITIAN Technologies, Tactile Technologies join forces at Seamless Africa 2025 to drive fintech innovation

The collaboration is designed to offer attendees an integrated experience that highlights the synergy between FEITIAN’s technologies and Tactile’s market expertise.

Tactile Technologies

3:40

Identity verification

May 22, 2025

What identity verification options are available in SA besides Home Affairs?

Depending on a single government system for verification can cause onboarding delays, expose companies to fraud and leave them vulnerable to SLA breaches.

Retail, supply chain, logistics gets a boost with Impinj Gen2X Toolbox

The Impinj Gen2X Toolbox reduces retail-inventory counting time and declutters conveyor-to-truck shipment loading.

Osiris Technical Systems

2:30

FATF

May 14, 2025

Tech seen as key to SA’s exit from FATF greylist

Technology will have a key role to play in SA’s efforts to remove itself from the FATF greylist, according to experts.

Tactile Technologies to host Unitech, Seiko launch events in CT, Jhb

Unitech Europe is a provider of automatic identification and data capture technology, and Seiko Instruments specialises in thermal printing technology.

Tactile Technologies

2:50

Department of Home Affairs

May 12, 2025

Home affairs enables more citizens to shift to smart IDs

From today,1.4 million naturalised citizens and lawful permanent residents can apply for smart ID cards at branches and via the eHomeAffairs portal.

Tactile Technologies partners with INEFI to revolutionise remote device management in SA

By integrating INEFI's UEM platform into its portfolio, Tactile Technologies can provide customers with enhanced control over their device infrastructures.

Tactile Technologies

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