President Jacob Zuma will on Thursday, 07 April 2016, officially launch the eChannel Pilot Project of the Department of Home Affairs in Midrand, Johannesburg.

The Department of Home Affairs has collaborated with four major banks to introduce an online application platform for Smart ID cards and passports. In this regard, ABSA, FNB, Nedbank and Standard Bank will provide space for the Department of Home Affairs kiosks inside banks where clients will walk in to submit their fingerprints and pictures, having made appointments and payments online.

Details of the launch are as follows:

Date: Thursday, 07 April 2016

Venue: Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand

Time: 09h00

Media attending the event are required to send their details including ID/passport numbers to Thabo Mokgola on 060 962 4982 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Khutjo Sebata on 079 898 4621 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.