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New Smart IDs at Banks: 20 More Branches in 2026
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New Smart IDs at Banks: 20 More Branches in 2026

New Smart IDs at banks move from pilot to rollout in 2026. Standard Bank plans 20 new branches with on-site biometrics, in-branch collection and eHomeAffairs bookings—promising shorter queues, easier access and a faster, more dignified experience.
November 7, 2025
Standard Bank Manager Arrested in R18m Drug Bust
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Standard Bank Manager Arrested in R18m Drug Bust

On June 10, 2025, Raed Cupido, a suspended Standard Bank manager, was arrested in Cape Town after police seized R18m in cocaine and firearms from a Roeland Street facility. Linked to Colombian cartels, Cupido faces drug and weapon charges. The Standard Bank
July 22, 2025

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