Leon Schreiber, South African Minister of Home Affairs
Leon Schreiber, South African Minister of Home Affairs

War of words: TymeBank CEO slams 6,500% ID fee hike, Minister Schreiber labels ‘state capture instinct’

TymeBank warns ID fee hike risks excluding the poor.
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Key topics:

  • Tyme CEO says R10 ID fee hike hurts inclusion

  • Schreiber defends hike, slams “state capture instinct” claim

  • Conflict reveals deeper tensions over reform and affordability

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