Transport Minister Barbara Creecy and Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa have welcomed Cabinet's decision to approve the extension of the validity period of driving licences for Codes A, A1, B and EB from five to ten years. The ten-year renewal period will apply only to light motor vehicles. Heavy commercial and public transport vehicles will remain subject to the existing five-year renewal cycle and the Professional Driving Permits to the existing two-year cycle.

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

Outa welcomes 10-year interval as long-overdue relief for motorists