How SA's Digital ID System Could Cut Identity Fraud by Billions

A new study found that nearly 69% of biometric fraud targeting African fintechs now involves AI-generated deepfakes and synthetic identities.

National Treasury's proposed 20% online gambling tax threatens to push players to illegal platforms, reduce government revenue, and undermine consumer protection.

President Ramaphosa confirmed a national Digital ID launch in 2026. Here's what it means for identity verification in South Africa.

South Africa's telcos are challenging the DHA's 6,500% verification fee hike in court. WhoYou's Craig Hills explains why the industry is right to push back — and what's really at stake for digital identity, financial inclusion, and fraud prevention.

Recent reforms from the Department of Home Affairs point toward a future built on Digital ID, a more complete and digitised population register, and stronger civil registration foundations. That direction mirrors global trends, where identity has become critical national infrastructure rather than an administrative afterthought.

Biometric border control is a step forward for South Africa, but lasting impact depends on collaboration between government and private identity verification providers.

South Africa’s shift toward non-bank digital wallets marks a major evolution in payments. Here’s what it means for identity, compliance, and financial trust.

South Africa’s FATF delisting marks a new era for compliance and trust. Here’s what it means for digital identity and risk management.

In response to South Africa’s DHA fee hike for ID verification, WhoYou has expanded its biometric solution to reduce reliance on state databases — offering a cost-effective, scalable alternative for secure, real-time identity verification.

Client onboarding is a common target for fraudsters. Learn how businesses can use biometric verification to securely onboard new customers and protect sensitive data.

Fraud, identity theft, and patient safety risks are rising in healthcare. Learn why biometric identity checks are becoming essential for hospitals, clinics, and insurers.

How DHA’s new R10 verification fee jeopardizes digital identity verification — exploring its impact on accountable institutions, service providers and industry innovation.

Discover what identity verification is, how it works, and how it boosts security, compliance, and trust—for businesses and individuals.

Microsoft Azure customers worldwide now gain access to WhoYou Verify to take advantage of the scalability, reliability, and agility of Azure to drive application development and shape business strategies.

A new technology called One Time Verification, or OTV, is set to improve upon One-Time Pins (OTP) by being a better and safer alternative for businesses when it comes to validating their customers’ identities.

At the start of 2020, nobody would have predicted that South Africa’s borders would be completely shut.Amid the coronavirus pandemic, we’ve realised how important our connections are to Africa and the world.

Over 100 people have been arrested in South Africa’s corruption crackdown in 2020 and it’s of particular interest to note that many of these cases involve allegations of money laundering and fraud.