I would like to know if it is still possible at the age of 40 to get an Italian birth certifcate as this I believe would be one way round getting by Italian passport. I was born in South Africa- father Italian but became South African citizen before I was born then a few year ago he once again ...

Okay here goes with a question to start my search in the hope of getting an Italian passport.
First: I am from South Africa. I was born in South Africa.
My father is born in Italy came to South Africa as a POW and sayed. He registered as a South African citizen before I was born then a few years ago ...