Word on the street is that South African drivers’ licences might get a small update in the second half of 2023.
Transport minister Fikile Mbalula recently announced that the country will start testing a new driver’s licence card from 1 November 2023 until March 2024, if there are no delays.
According to Mbalula, thereafter, the current printing machine will be decommissioned. South Africa’s current licences have been in use since 1998 but are allegedly no longer up to international standards.
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As reported by KFM‘s website, in addition to the new licence card makeover, there are a few more updates in store for Mzansi.
The new licence card will be valid for eight years instead of the current five.
There will be an expansion of the smart enrollment system for online booking and licence renewals.
There will be a direct link between the smart system and the Department of Home Affairs. This will make sure that the applicants’ photos and biometrics are checked and recorded in real time, making online processes easier and faster.
However, you will still have to go into a Department of License Testing Centre (DLTC) for fingerprint capturing and eye tests until your province decides whether and when they’ll enroll on the online platform.
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