New tax on car licence disc renewals in South Africa

• The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is exploring new avenues to generate revenue, including a new tax on vehicle registrations and licence disc renewals.
• The RAF's total revenue dropped by 5% over the last year, decreasing from R50.8 billion in 2024/25 to R48.1 billion in 2025/26.
• The Department of Transport did not clarify how much the new fee would cost, or if it would be applied to all car owners in South Africa, including petrol and diesel users who already pay the fuel levy.