The South African government has confirmed that the rollout of Digital Identification Digital ID systems is expected to take place before the end of the year, marking a major milestone in the country's digital transformation agenda. The update was provided during a media briefing on the progress of the Medium-Term Development Plan MTDP 2024-2029 by the Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa.
Digital ID forms a central pillar of government's broader efforts to build a capable, ethical, and developmental state, with digital transformation identified as a key enabler of improved service delivery and public-sector efficiency. The initiative is part of a wider suite of reforms that include digital payments, expanded connectivity, and integrated digital platforms aimed at modernising interactions between citizens and the state.
Government officials noted that Digital ID will support high-impact public services such as social grant payments, health records, and secure access to government systems. Alongside the Digital ID rollout, initiatives such as the MyMzansi citizen platform prototype and the MzansiXchange information-sharing pilot are already underway, laying the foundation for a more connected digital government ecosystem.
