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Vehicle licence

The law requires your car to be licensed every year. It's your duty as the owner of the car, to make sure that the licence is renewed before it expires.

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Driving licence

All South African drivers must have a credit card format driving licence. This is issued when a new driver receives a licence.

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Learner’s licence

Getting a learner's licence for a motor vehicle is the first step to getting a driving licence.

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Convert a foreign driving licence

If you have a foreign driving licence, you can convert it to a South African (SA) one:

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Credit card format driving licence

As of 1 May 2003, the credit card format driving licence officially replaced the Identity Document (ID) version.

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Applying for a public operating licence

A public operating licence is a permit or document giving drivers permission to transport people for financial gain. 

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Driving licence testing centre registration

Opening a driving licence testing centre needs to be registered with the Minister of Mobility.

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Vehicle examiner and driving licences examiner registration

Licence inspectors, vehicle examiners, driving licence examiners, traffic officers and traffic wardens need to be registered.

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Western Cape Mobility Department Walk-in centre

The Walk-in centre is the gateway to services offered by the Western Cape Mobility Department.

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Minister Mackenzie to meet with industry about operating licence review

Minister Mackenzie to meet with Transport Industry about Review of Operating Licence Conditions On Tuesday, 10 October 2023, Western Cape...

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