Cape Town – South Africa is advancing towards the rollout of new smart driving licence cards with the appointment of Idemia Identity and Security as the “preferred bidder”.
This decision, approved on August 8, 2024, will lead to Idemia entering a service level agreement with the Department of Transport to develop the required infrastructure and systems.
“The new licence card will incorporate new security features aimed at eliminating the ever-increasing risks of fraudulent and counterfeit driving licenses.
The National Department of Transport has today announced the appointment of IDEMIA Identity and Security – South Africa as the preferred bidder to produce new smart driving licence cards. The appointment was approved on the 8th of August 2024. pic.twitter.com/kalTNmpmSu
— Department of Transport (@Dotransport) September 2, 2024
“Considering the cost drivers of producing the driving license and the risk of fraud and corruption, the new driving license will continue to be manufactured centrally,” the department said.
Idemia was selected following a rigorous tender process that began in April, involving five bidders.
The evaluation and audit processes confirmed compliance with legal and policy standards.
The proposal for the new cards was also approved by the Cabinet on August 30, 2022.
The @Dotransport has announced appointment of IDEMIA Identity and Security – SA as the preferred bidder to produce new smart driving licence cards. The new LC will incorporate new security features aimed at eliminating risks of fraudulent & counterfeit driving licenses. pic.twitter.com/r3qOHyVgts
— Road Traffic Management Corporation (@TrafficRTMC) September 2, 2024
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