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Licence renewal in South Africa

Renewing a Driver’s Licence: A Step-by-Step Guide

As motorists know, to stay on the right side of the law and drive legally on South African roads you need a valid driver’s licence. Unfortunately, getting a driver’s licence isn’t a once-off thing, and that means you will be paying a visit to the traffic department and face long queues, every few years. A driver’s licence has a limited lifetime (usually five years) before it has to be renewed. While it is a bit of an inconvenience to renew your driver’s licence, it is essential as driving with an expired permit is basically the same as driving without a licence altogether. It could lead to

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