Image Credit: XIn a major relief for motorists, the government has announced that the validity period of driving licences has been extended from the existing term to 10 years. The decision is aimed at making licence renewal more convenient, reducing administrative workloads, and improving public access to transport services. Also see: Lerato Kganyago shows off luxury cars, netizens tag SARS in commentsThe cabinet approved the extension of the driving licence validity period from five years to ten years; however, legislative amendments will be needed to bring this into full effect. She continued to say, “Cabinet approved the extension of the validity period of driving licences for codes A, A1, B and EB from five years to ten years. 🚨 LICENCE VALIDITY EXTENDED Cabinet has approved a ten-year validity period for light motor vehicle driving licences, doubling the current five-year period.