ZASouth Africa's Cabinet has approved extending the validity of certain driving licenses from five to ten years, effective after legislative changes. The decision was announced by Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, who stated that the change aligns with international standards and aims to improve administrative efficiency by reducing renewal frequency. Light motor vehicle licenses will now be valid for ten years, while heavy commercial and public transport vehicles, as well as professional driver permits, will retain their current renewal periods. Motorists must still renew expired licenses until the new law is enacted. This extends the previously proposed eight-year validity period, which had been under consideration for some time.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the decision as a policy update based on government action and expert assessments, without overtly favoring any political ideology. It includes quotes from officials and references to international practices, but does not frame the policy as inherently progressive or regressive.
