This tool lets you enter a South African ID number, and then checks its validity.

It also provides other useful information such as the person's gender, age, and South African citizenship status.

No registration is required to use the app. Simply download and install.

No data you enter is stored - it's not even sent to a server. The validation and calculations are done right on your phone. This makes it the safest and most secure way to check validity of South African Identification Numbers.

No internet connection is required, which means this app can work even in remote locations (like nature reserves, lodges and parks).

Disclaimer: This app does has no ties with the Department of Home Affairs.