greetings

My name is Andy, and I am writing to seek assistance regarding my ongoing struggle to obtain a South African identity document (ID). I am currently 25 years old and have been unable to apply for an ID due to complications relating to my mother's identification status.

My mother’s South African ID was issued in 1998. However, it was later discovered that it was obtained unlawfully, and as a result, her ID was blocked by the Department of Home Affairs approximately 12 years ago—around the same time I became eligible to apply for my own ID. Since then, every attempt I have made to apply for an ID has been unsuccessful, as Home Affairs insists that my mother must provide a fingerprint, which they cannot accept due to her blocked status.

Despite these challenges, I was able to write my matric final exams with the assistance of an affidavit from the police. I have also approached various Home Affairs branches over the years, but all have declined to assist me due to the circumstances surrounding my mother’s ID.

My father is a South African citizen and is willing to sign and support my application. However, Home Affairs has declined his involvement on the basis that we do not share the same surname. We suggested doing a DNA test to confirm our relationship, but we were informed that DNA testing can only be done if ordered or approved by a court, lawyer, or social worker.

I have collected several supporting documents over the years, including:

My birth certificate

A birth card

Preschool and primary school reports

A high school confirmation letter

A police affidavit

Currently I'm a contributor of the UIF,tax, provident fund. I'm on the verge of losing my job in the next month due to lack of an ID.
At this point, I am uncertain of how to proceed and am seeking any guidance or legal support that could help me regularize my status and obtain a valid South African ID. I am more than willing to comply with any legal or administrative requirements to resolve this matter.

Your assistance and advice would be greatly appreciated.

Yours sincerely,

andy



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