Bar coded ID lifespan will not end in 2018, confirms department
The department of Home Affairs clarified that the rumour of the green barcoded ID books becoming outdated is false.
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The department of Home Affairs has debunked rumours which state the lifespan of green barcoded ID books is coming to an end, and wishes to categorically state that it is false.
The green ID books are not going to go out of use any time soon.
The false message being spread on social media is as follows:
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