South Africans with blocked ID numbers must visit Home Affairs by July 10 to avoid permanent cancellation of their IDs.
Eligible voters can collect ID documents at the Stellenbosch office and register online before the 4 November municipal elections.
A Stellenbosch law student, !Khuboab, made history this week by becoming the first owner of a Smart Card ID to include a name with a special character.
South African expatriates living in Australia will no longer face year-long delays for essential documents.