Progress on the procurement of machines for 2024 South African driver’s licences has hit yet another snag. So far, the 100-day reign of Minister Barbara Creecy at the Department of Transport has played-out more like a farcical soap opera than that of a well-oiled government department. New licences linked to a digital licence card account … Read more
DEHRADUN: An inspection report submitted by the transport department‘s lead agency has revealed that the Rudraprayag accident on June 15, which led to the death of 15 people, found that the online fee for the endorsement of mountainous routes on the driver’s licence was deposited after the accident, suggesting that “someone else completed the online … Read more
The Department of Transport says it is on track to deliver a new driver’s licence card and printing equipment for the country amid the initial challenges of finding a suitable service provider/s. Bookmark The South African website for the latest news you need to know “With the evaluation and adjudication of the bids completed, the … Read more
The validity period of South African driver’s licenses will remain unchanged at five years and will not be extended to eight or 10 years. This decision comes despite previous statements from former transport minister Fikile Mbalula and current transport minister Sindisiwe Chikunga indicating that the validity period would be extended. According to Chikunga and Road … Read more
A South African driver’s licence has global recognition and can be used in developed countries, like those within the European Union (EU), the United Kingdom, Australia and the United States. Its validity also spans across the Southern African Development Community region. Some countries allow South Africans to use their licences for a limited duration, while … Read more
