Yes, South African passports are now biometric. The South African Department of Home Affairs has implemented the introduction of biometric or "e-passports" equipped with embedded microprocessor chips. These are designed to authenticate the biometric information of all South African travelers, elevating the security and functionality of the passport system.

Older passport versions are being recalled to replace them with these new biometric passports. The rollout is part of South Africa's broader initiative to modernize its travel documents and align with global standards for passport security. Efforts to enhance the passport system are part of the country's movement toward better border management and the integration of digital systems.

For further details, you can refer to sources such as Wikipedia and BusinessTech, which outline these developments in depth.

Sources

South Africa to finally get biometric passports ? : r/PassportPornSouth African passport - WikipediaMajor upgrades for South African passports and IDs - BusinessTechSouth Africa: New biometric passports within 12 monthsBiometrics enable mobile services for travel in South Africa ...Power of South African passport leaps 10% as Home Affairs reforms ...South Africa Joins US, UK, Germany, Japan, Brazil, Australia, India ...

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