* The South African coat of arms is at the top center.
* "REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA" is written above the coat of arms.
* "IDENTITY DOCUMENT" is written below the coat of arms.
* The type of ID card (Smart ID or ID Book) is written below "IDENTITY DOCUMENT".
* The ID card number is written in bold text below the type of ID card.
* The holder's full name is written in the center of the card, below the ID card number.
* The holder's date of birth is written below the holder's name.
* The holder's gender is written below the holder's date of birth.
* The holder's race is written below the holder's gender.
* The holder's citizenship is written below the holder's race.
* The holder's ID card expiry date is written in the bottom left corner of the card.
Back side of the ID card:
* The holder's photograph is in the top left corner of the card.
* The holder's signature is in the bottom right corner of the card.
* The holder's home address is written below the holder's signature.
* The holder's business address is written below the holder's home address.
* The holder's marital status is written below the holder's business address.
* The holder's telephone number is written below the holder's marital status.
* The holder's email address is written below the holder's telephone number.
* The holder's emergency contact name is written below the holder's email address.
* The holder's emergency contact telephone number is written below the holder's emergency contact name.