Drivers of Codes A, A1, B and EB licences will see validity periods extended from five to 10 years following a Cabinet decision.

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni announced the decision during a post-Cabinet briefing on July 30.

Current rules apply until law changes

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“The implementation of the extended validity period requires legislative amendments. Motorists must therefore continue to renew expired driving licence cards until the new law takes effect,” Ntshavheni said.

Commercial transport excluded

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She explained that heavy commercial vehicles and public transport vehicles will not be affected by the changes and will continue to follow the existing two- or five-year renewal cycles. Professional Driving Permits will also remain subject to the current two-year renewal requirement.

“The change aligns with international best practice, enhances administrative efficiency, reduces the frequency of renewals for motorists and eases service-demand pressures within the licensing system,” she said.