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Welcome to VerifyZA

VerifyZA is South Africa's most comprehensive identity verification platform, designed specifically for local compliance requirements including FICA, POPIA, and AML regulations.

What is VerifyZA?​

VerifyZA provides a unified API that integrates with multiple South African data sources and verification services:

  • Department of Home Affairs (DHA) - Official ID verification
  • Mobile Network Operators - Phone number verification across Vodacom, MTN, Cell C, and Telkom
  • Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) - Company registration verification
  • PEP & Sanctions Screening - Politically Exposed Persons and sanctions list checking
  • Fraud Graph Analysis - Advanced fraud detection and risk assessment
  • Transaction Monitoring - Real-time AML compliance monitoring
  • Passkey Integration - Modern biometric authentication

Why Choose VerifyZA?​

🇿🇦 Built for South Africa​

  • Native integration with South African government databases
  • Full compliance with local regulations (FICA, POPIA, AML Act)
  • Optimized for South African ID numbers, phone formats, and business structures

⚡ Lightning Fast​

  • Sub-2 second response times
  • 99.9% uptime SLA
  • Intelligent caching and batching for cost optimization

🔒 Enterprise Security​

  • Bank-grade encryption
  • SOC 2 Type II compliant
  • GDPR and POPIA ready

💰 Cost Effective​

  • Pay-per-use pricing starting at R0.50 per verification
  • No setup fees or monthly minimums
  • Volume discounts available

Getting Started​

Ready to integrate VerifyZA into your application? Here's what you need to do:

  1. Sign up for an API key - Get started with our free tier
  2. Read the Quick Start Guide - Integrate in under 10 minutes
  3. Explore the API Reference - Detailed documentation for all endpoints
  4. Check out code examples - Sample implementations in multiple languages

Support​

Need help? We're here for you:

API Status​

Check our real-time API status and performance metrics at status.verifyza.com.

Ready to get started? Let's dive into the Quick Start Guide!