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Identity documents are issued according to Section 25 of the Identification Act of 1997. The law states that if you are a South African citizen or permanent residence permit-holder and are 16 years or older, you qualify to apply for an ID. |
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Any person working for the State or a statutory body outside South Africa, or who has been assigned to serve the government of another country, also qualifies to receive an ID of the Republic of South Africa. This extends to that person’s spouse and/or children. |
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So, who is a citizen then? EVERY South African has the right to citizenship – you have the right to reside here and the right to be South African. Citizenship is achieved by birth, descent or by naturalisation. Every citizen over 18 has the right. |
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