Driving licence ‘grace period’ rules you should know about Motorists are expected to flock to testing centres around the country this week as the country’s driving licence grace period comes to an end. Transport minister Fikile Mbalula has confirmed that the government will not issue a further extension and warned that affected motorists have until Thursday … Read more
How to renew your driver’s licence in South Africa So, you have recently discovered that your licence expires in a month or two, and now you’re wondering how to renew your driver’s licence. You already know that there will be some tedious admin tasks to deal with, and with the complications that the COVID-19 pandemic … Read more
Yes you can renew before the expiry date at anytime. Your driver’s licence expiry date is printed below your licence number. According to the South African government, licences must be renewed at the latest, four weeks before the printed expiry date. Although reminders are usually sent via mail, it isn’t always a reliable method, so set … Read more
There is a grace period of 3 months if you applied before the date of expiry and the you have the proof (the RMR receipt issued) and the driving licence card. If you have lost this receipt, the DLTC can issue you with a duplicate receipt free of charge. Also note regulation 108(6) of the … Read more
If your license has already expired, you would need 2 black and white ID photographs for the temporary licence (optional). You can bring these along. There is also a booth at most testing stations that will take the photographs for you. It is around R50 for a set of 4. In Johannesburg, only 1 photograph … Read more
In South Africa, your driving license is valid for a period of five years from date of issue. When your license gets to four years and ten months, you should approach your local traffic department for a re-issue. The license usually takes 4 to 6 weeks to issue, and you should receive your new license … Read more
You must renew your driving licence card four weeks before its expiry date. If you renew it after the expiry date, you will have to apply for a temporary driving licence at an additional cost while waiting for your driving licence to be issued. What you need to take with you: Original ID document or Smart Card … Read more
About renewing your drivers’ licence You must renew your driving licence card four weeks before its expiry date. If you renew it after the expiry date, you will have to apply for a temporary driving licence at an additional cost while waiting for your driving licence to be issued. Note: You will not be required to take … Read more
The Department of Transport and the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) launched the NaTIS Online Booking Services in Centurion on Thursday (30 August). Developed by the RMTC, the system will allow motorists to make pre-bookings online for the renewal of their driver’s licences and learner licences. The department said that online services will ease the … Read more
Your driver’s licence expiry date is printed below your licence number You must renew your driving licence card four weeks before its expiry date. If you renew it after the expiry date, you will have to apply for a temporary driving licence at an additional cost while waiting for your driving licence to be issued. Note: You … Read more