SA airports to get new time-saving biometric system Posted on 3 December 2018 Tags:Air Travel, South Africa, Travel News South Africa is about to upgrade its border-gate control system to save incoming and outgoing South African citizens time. A joint venture between the Airports Company South Africa and Department of Home Affairs will be implemented in March that will make use of a biometric system that scans passengers’ fingerprints to verify their identity. Image by Murat Tanyel The automatic control system will go live at Cape Town International Airport in March next year and will executed at OR Tambo International and King Shaka International Airport at a later stage. The new automatic border-control system will cost Airports Company South Africa R20 million to implement.. Image from Flowcomm The system will allow passengers to scan their own passports at the electric gates, instead of waiting for passports to be checked by an immigration officer. The Department of Home Affairs will develop a programme for international travellers called the Trusted Traveller, that will involve ACSA and international government agencies, to ensure smooth immigration processes. Image by Brian Fitzharris ACSA (Airports Company of South Africa) Chief Operating Oficer, Fundi Sithebe says, “until the South African e-passports are finalised in June and July 2019, passengers will use their existing SA passports and undergo fingerprint scans when passing through the e-gates.” Related Posts Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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