South Africa is preparing to phase out its green, barcoded identity documents and replace them with Smart IDs. Multiple reports focus on the practical implications for elderly people and citizens who are bedridden, frail, or living in old-age homes, who may not be able to travel to Home Affairs offices to apply or complete the transition. The sources highlight that long queues and the need to physically attend application processes can make access to replacement documentation difficult or impossible for those with mobility constraints. The articles raise questions about how the transition will work for residents who cannot stand or travel, including what procedures will be available and how their ID renewals or replacements will be handled. The coverage frames the issue as an urgent administrative and social concern as the phase-out progresses, emphasizing the risk that vulnerable groups may be left without updated identification if alternative support measures are not in place.