Cabinet has approved extending the validity of South Africa's driving licences for light motor vehicles from five to 10 years.
The Cabinet has officially approved the extension of South Africa's driving licence validity from five years to ten years. Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni confirmed the decision during a media briefing on Thursday, following discussions in the post-Cabinet meeting on Wednesday.
“Cabinet approved the extension of the validity period of driving licences for Codes A, A1, B and EB from five to 10 years.”
She said the 10-year renewal period will apply only to light motor vehicles.
“Heavy commercial and public transport vehicles will remain subject to the existing two- or five-year renewal cycles while Professional Driver Permits will also remain on the two-renewal cycle.”
