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
