AfriForum welcomes extension of driving licence card validity

[LISTEN] Cabinet approves extension of driving licence card validity from five to ten years for certain vehicle categories #FirstTakeSA — SABC News Radio (@SABCNews_Radio) July 31, 2026 Heavy commercial and public transport vehicles will remain subject to the existing two-or five-year renewal cycles, while Professional Driving Permits will also remain on the two-year renewal cycle.

Lobby group AfriForum has welcomed Cabinet’s decision to approve the extension of driving licence card validity from five to ten years.” WATCH | Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says Cabinet has approved extending the validity period of certain driver’s licences from 5 to 10 years.