Minister Leon Schreiber has handed over the first Smart ID produced by the Department of Home Affairs and Government Printing Works that officially records a Khoi-San traditional name.

This follows recent upgrades to the department’s IT systems after a student was previously unable to obtain identification reflecting his correctly spelled Khoi-San first name due to technical limitations.

Minister Schreiber described the development as a historic step toward restoring dignity and inclusion for Khoi-San communities. (Clip)