Digital ID

SASSA has officially begun biometric enrolment (which involves fingerprints and facial scans) for new and reviewed beneficiaries as of 1 September 2025. "Fraud prevention” and “proof of life,” is used as justification for digitising the most vulnerable population...the 28 million South Africans (45% of the country) dependent on grants. Once their biometric template (fingerprints, facial scan, etc.) is captured, it’s not just SASSA that can use it. That data can easily interl

(From the National Identification Registration Bill, 2022) Section 1 (the Definitions Section): The Bill legally defines how your face, fingerprints, palms, eyes, iris, and even your children’s biometrics become part of a government-controlled database. Key Definitions that Involve the Human Body: “Biometric Information” Includes fingerprints, facial features, and any other physical traits that can identify a person. Plain meaning: The government will capture and store inform

Global Digital ID Expansion: A Growing Threat to Privacy and Freedom (2025 Overview) Across the world, governments are rapidly rolling out digital identification systems - often presented as tools for convenience, inclusion, and modernization. Yet behind the promises of efficiency lies a deeper concern: the creation of centralized databases capable of tracking, profiling, and controlling entire populations. From India’s Aadhaar to Nigeria’s NIN and South Africa’s MyMzansi roa

Your Face Is the New Boarding Pass: Electronic Travel Authorisation Is Here! On page 11 of a recently published government report titled “Operation Vulindela”, it casually mentions that the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) was officially launched on 18 September 2025, with G20 delegates being the first to test the system. The launch coincided with upgrades to the Electronic Movement Control System (EMCS), which now features automated facial recognition checkpoints at maj