What you need to know about South Africa's driving licence extension

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said Cabinet approved extending the validity period for Code A, A1, B and EB driving licences.

Cabinet has approved extending the validity period of South Africa's driving licences for light motor vehicles from five years to 10 years.

Here's what you need to know:

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni announced the decision during Thursday's post-Cabinet media briefing following Wednesday's Cabinet meeting.

Ntshavheni said Cabinet approved extending the validity period for Code A, A1, B and EB driving licences from five years to 10 years.