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6 May 2026
Expanded access: Standard Bank reaches a milestone of 50 new smart ID branches
Standard Bank customers now have greater choice when applying for Smart IDs. The Bank has reached a milestone of 50 new bank‑assisted Smart ID processing branches in partnership with the Department of Home Affairs (DHA).
Financial services
20 Apr 2026
SA’s changing homebuyer market: More women, younger buyers, rise in self‑employed first-time homeowners
South Africa’s first-time homebuyer market is not just getting younger, it’s changing shape. Standard Bank data shows a surge in single female buyers, rising demand for sectional titles as buyers get younger and rising participation from self‑employed individuals. These trends point to a fundamentally different kind of first‑time homeowner compared to a few years ago.
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