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02/11/2026

The Department of Home Affairs has announced plans to phase out South Africa’s green bar-coded ID books.

According to the announcement:

👉𝟑𝟏 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕: 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐃 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩.

👉 𝟑𝟏 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟖: 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐃 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐧𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐝 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

If you still use your green ID book, now is a good time to start planning for the change. Don't leave your Smart ID Card application until the last minute.

Smart ID services are available through Home Affairs and participating bank branches. You can also visit the My Home Affairs Online platform to check which services are available to you.

At GBG Group, we believe keeping up with important changes is part of looking after your personal and financial affairs.

Please note: 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝟏 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬.

29/10/2026

If you're still spending hours trying to figure out which invoices have been paid, which expenses belong where and whether your books are up to date, it may be time to rethink the system behind your accounting.

Tools such as Xero can help businesses keep bank transactions reconciled and financial information up to date.

But technology is only part of the solution.

Good systems + good accounting oversight = better information for better decisions.

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26/10/2026

When last did you check your beneficiaries?

It’s an easy detail to overlook — but life changes, and the people you want to protect may change too.

After a marriage, divorce, new child, or any big life shift, take a moment to make sure your policy still reflects your wishes.

Don’t only review your cover. Review who it’s for.

📞 049 891 0080 GBG GraaffReinet | [email protected]
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22/10/2026

That dream renovation can quickly become a financial nightmare if the paperwork and compliance are overlooked.

Before making structural changes to your property, make sure you understand what approvals, plans, certificates and building requirements may apply.

And importantly, tell your insurer about significant changes to your property.

Don't assume your existing insurance automatically covers everything you add.

Build beautifully. Build properly. Protect what you've built.

19/10/2026

Meet the People Behind GBG | 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐤𝐞 𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐱

With a career in the industry dating back to 2004, Marieke brings years of experience and expertise to the GBG team.

Born in Fort Beaufort, Marieke matriculated from Winterberg Agricultural High School before completing her B Comm (Taxation) degree at Stellenbosch University in 2003.

She joined GBG Somerset East in 2004 to complete her articles while completing her B Comm (Hons) degree part-time through UNISA.

Marieke qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2008 and, in 2010, transferred to the newly established GBG Middelburg branch, where she continues to contribute her experience to the Group.

Get to know the people who make GBG what it is.

15/10/2026

What would happen if your income suddenly stopped?

The bills would still arrive. The home, school fees, groceries, and everyday life would all need to carry on.

Financial protection isn’t only about life cover — it’s about helping protect your family if illness, injury, or disability affects your ability to earn.

Let’s make sure your plan covers more than one risk.

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12/10/2026

The claim is not the time to discover a problem.

Insurance is designed to give you protection when something unexpected happens.

But when a claim occurs, the assessor doesn't only look at the damage.

They may also look at the circumstances surrounding the loss, including whether relevant requirements and standards were followed.

That's why things like building compliance, maintenance, installations and supporting documentation shouldn't only be considered after something goes wrong.

The best time to check your cover and compliance is before you need it.

08/10/2026

Local roots. Wider reach.

GBG Group has built its foundations in the Eastern Cape, with offices across Cradock, Somerset East, Graaff-Reinet, Middelburg and Aberdeen, as well as an office in De Doorns, Western Cape.

But our reach doesn't stop at our office doors.

Through our people, partnerships and expertise, GBG supports clients beyond our immediate communities — including businesses with international connections.

Established locally. Connected globally.

05/10/2026

Meet the People Behind GBG | Lafras Moolman

With a career in the industry dating back to 2004, Lafras brings a wealth of experience across auditing, taxation, estates, accounting and consulting.

Born in Port Elizabeth, Lafras completed his B Comm Financial Accounting degree at Stellenbosch University before completing his articles at Enslins Kimberley Incorporated and qualifying as a Chartered Accountant in 2006.

He joined GBG in 2007 and became a director in 2010. Based in the Somerset East office, Lafras also oversees the Aberdeen, Kirkwood and De Doorns offices.

Alongside his professional responsibilities, Lafras is a sworn appraiser, a training officer for trainees in the Somerset East office, and qualified as a B-BBEE auditor in 2015.

Another valued member of the GBG team, helping clients across our offices with experience, knowledge and a practical approach. 🤝

Get to know the people who make GBG what it is.

05/10/2026

After the welcome rain over the last few days, Nqweba Dam (Van Ryneveld Pass Dam) is putting on quite a show. The sound, the spray and all that water flowing over the wall - what a beautiful Sunday sight for our town.

📷 Gideon van der Mescht

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22 Church Street
Graaff-Reinet
6280

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Tuesday	08:00 - 16:45
Wednesday	08:00 - 16:45
Thursday	08:00 - 16:45
Friday	08:00 - 16:00

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