Shave & Gibson Security Printing

A legacy of security, a future of innovation

Proudly represented in over 20 countries across Africa

For over 30 years, Shave & Gibson Security Printing has been at the forefront of high-security printing in Africa. While we’ve always operated under the radar – letting our expertise speak for itself – it’s time to reintroduce ourselves.

We are South Africa’s leading security printer, trusted by governments, financial institutions, and businesses across the continent. Our expertise spans secure certificates, passports, licenses, revenue and voucher stamps, cheques, government receipts, ballot papers, ID cards, vouchers, pharmaceutical inserts, gaming coupons and cards, and more … all manufactured in a full-plant PrintSecure™ accredited facility.

Largest, privately held security printing company, in Africa.

6 Elements of Document SECURITY

Security printing is more than ink on paper – it’s about protection, authenticity, and trust in an increasingly digital world. Whether it’s an identity document, an election ballot, or a tax stamp, our products safeguard critical transactions and personal data.

Substrate

We have our own unique watermark paper containing visible and invisible fibres.

Printed Features

Documents can include invisible UV ink, coin-reactive ink, thermochromic ink, penetrating ink, magnetic ink, split-duct rainbow printing techniques, microtext, anti-copy features and guilloche patterns (regular, warped, distorted)

Physical Features

Combinations of stamped foil, holograms, unigrams, embossing, and perforations are applied to documents.

Numbering and Coding

Documents are often Numbered (mechanical, digital, exploding-font, MICR, laser-penetrating or invisible numbers) or Coded (barcodes, QR codes or GS1 secure-codes).

Process

All processes throughout the entire operation are secure; controlled, recorded and reconcilable. All waste is contained and destroyed on-site.

Data and Design

Client data, intellectual property and product identity are protected both physically and digitally.

Our Security Printing Services Include

Agriculture

• Track and Trace Labels and Documents (Bale Tickets)
• Authentication Labels (Breeder Certificates)
• Certificates of Origin / Authenticity

Education

• Examination Papers
• Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees

Telecommunications

• Airtime Vouchers ( Scratch Cards, Paper)
• Forms

Identity

Physical:
• Passports & e-Passports
• Visas
• ID Cards

Electronic:
• Citizen & Voter Registration Devices
• Electronic Voting Machines
• Tablets
• Kits

Government Departments and Agencies

• Bespoke Security Paper
• Birth & Death Certificates
• License documents
• Secure, multi-part forms
• Revenue, Tax and Excise Stamps
• Traffic Fine Books
• Citizen & Voter Registration ID Cards
• Ballot Papers
• Visas
• Census Forms
• Passports

Financial Services

• Cheques
• Deposit Slips/Books
• Card Carriers
• Collectible Coin Carriers

Retail and Commercial

• Savings Stamps
• Gift and Promotional Vouchers
• Loyalty and Rewards Vouchers
• Tickets and Tags
• Scratch Cards
• Promotional and Collectible Cards

Gaming

• Scratch Cards
• Bet-mark Cards
• Vouchers
• Tickets

Healthcare

• Pharmaceutical 'Package Insert Leaflets' (PIL's or PI's)
• Secure and Coded Forms
• Track and Trace Labels
• Report Cards

Advanced Security Features

To safeguard sensitive documents against forgery and tampering, we incorporate a range of cutting-edge security features, including:

Our stringent quality control processes and state-of-the-art secure facility ensure every document we produce meets the highest standards of security and confidentiality.

Partner with Shave & Gibson Security Printing for complete peace of mind and world-class document security solutions.