10-year driving licences officially coming to South Africa

• Yes, 10-year driving licences are officially coming to South Africa, with the cabinet approving the extension of the validity period for light motor vehicles.
• The change will apply to driving license codes A, A1, B, and B1, including motorcycles and light motor vehicles, while heavy commercial and public transport vehicles will remain subject to existing renewal cycles.
• The implementation of the new 10-year renewal period is expected to ease pressure on service demand, reduce administrative inefficiency, and improve motorists' experiences, although legislative amendments are still required before it takes effect.