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As from 1 May 2003, the credit card format driving licence officially replaced the Identity Document (ID) version. You can still convert your old ID driving licence to the credit card format if you fall into one of the following categories: You were working or studying abroad on 30 April 2003. You...

The Department of Infrastructure provides access to information and public records, in keeping with the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2 of 2000 . There are conditions to this, and a fee might have to be paid. How do I access government information from the Department? To apply for access...

Should you wish to open a driving licence testing centre, the centre needs to be registered with the Minister of Transport. Once an application has been received to open a driving testing centre, the inspectorate of driving licence testing centres will evaluate the testing centre concerned and...

Your FREE RIDE to opportunity The Western Cape Government has partnered with business to help unemployed jobseekers find work. Together, we’re piloting Getting YOU to Work , an exciting new initiative offering jobseekers free travel to interviews using Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS). Through this...

Golden Arrow currently provides bus services for Cape Town. Bus timetables can be requested via email or accessed via the Golden Arrow website. For more information contact: Transport Information Centre Tel: 0800 65 64 63 Golden Arrow Head Office Physical Adress: 103 Bofors Circle Epping Industria...

All South African drivers are required to have a credit card format driving licence. This is automatically issued when a new driver receives a licence. The credit card style driving licence expires five years from the date on which it was issued. The expiry date appears on the card. Before the card...

GENERAL FAQs What is the Getting You to Work initiative? Getting YOU to Work is a pilot programme implemented by the Western Cape Government, which assists unemployed jobseekers to find work by offering them free travel vouchers to attend interviews. The initiative is being rolled out in...

Licences FAQs: Motor Vehicle Administration Convert a Foreign Driving Licence Credit Card Format Driving Licence Applying for a public operating licence Vehicle Licences Driving Licences Learner's Licence Applications Online registration for motor vehicle licence renewal electronic notices...

Applying for the test You can get a code 1 learner's licence and drive a motorcycle up to 125cc at 16 years old. You're allowed to drive a motorcycle over 125cc at the age of 18 with a code 1 learner’s licence. For a car, minibus, small goods vehicle or bus (weighing less than 3 500 kg) you must be...

If your household income falls between R 0 and R 3500 per month, you may qualify for one of the following government housing subsidies and programmes. To access one of these subsidies, you must be registered on the housing demand database at your nearest municipality. Individual Subsidy The...