It is estimated that over 1 million motorists will be using expired driving licence cards if the renewal deadline is not extended.
OUTA has warned government that it should not start a war with citizens that it cannot win as many struggle with drivers licences renewals.
Customers will now be able to renew their licence disc in over 500 Pick n Pay stores across South Africa. Here’s how it works:
The South African Post Office is changing its queuing and online systems, which it says will make it easier for motorists to get their vehicle licences.
The Post Office has introduced a new system for Vehicle Licence Renewals and social grants to get rid of long queues.
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) is developing an updated online driver licence system for SA, to improve service deliver.
Avoid long queues with these easy steps. Here is everything you need to know about how to renew your driver’s licence online.
Renewal of all licences – learner’s licences, driving licences, professional driving permits, and temporary licences – which expired between 26 March 2020 and 31 August 2021 – extended.
In announcing the new initiative, the Gauteng Roads and Transport Department also warned of consequences for drivers who fail to turn up for scheduled licence renewal appointments.
The DA says it’s time government ‘moves into the 21st century’ and begin the process to get vehicle registrations across South Africa onto online platforms.
Justice Project SA: ‘People who are driving around with expired vehicle licence disks and placing reliance on what the minister had to say at a speech and on Twitter… are going to find themselves in a bit of pickle when they get stopped by traffic cops.’
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has gazetted a new directive which has brought about quite a hefty extension for expired driver’s licences.
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