MOTORISTS can breathe a sigh of relief after Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, announced today (July 30) that the Cabinet has extended the validity period of certain South African driver’s licences from five years to 10 years.

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Ntshavheni said the new 10-year validity period will apply to driving licence codes A, A1, B and EB, covering light motor vehicles. Heavy commercial and public transport vehicles will remain subject to the existing two- or five-year renewal cycles, while professional driving permits will continue to be renewed every two years.

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

The new validity period will, however, be implemented only after legislative amendments have been made, and motorists are to continue to renew expired driving licence cards until the new law takes effect.

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