Interventions announced today by Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula to deal with problems relating to driving licence renewals are welcomed and indicate real progress in resolving challenges faced by motorists throughout the country. The Automobile Association (AA) says the extension of the validity period of all licences to the end of March 2022 is also a welcome step, but that it remains concerned that the measures may not be implemented in time for those with expired documents to renew them.
Minister Mbalula announced that all licences – learner’s licences, driving licences, professional driving permits and temporary licences – which expired between 26 March 2020 and 31 August 2021 – will be valid until the end of March next year.
The Minister noted a lack of capacity at Driving Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs), corruption, the slow speed and unavailability of the National Traffic Information System (NaTIS), faulty live capture units (for fingerprints and…
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