Cabinet has given the green light an extended driving licence validity period in SA. Image: fileSouth African motorists are set to renew their driving licences far less frequently after Cabinet approved extending the validity period for light vehicle and motorcycle driving licences from five years to 10 years. Details on when the new validity period will come into effect have not yet been announced. ADVERTISEMENTA longer driving licence validity period has been on the cards[BREAKING NEWS] Driving licence validity extended: Cabinet approves extension of validity period for light vehicles and motorcycle licenses to 10 years.#Newzroom405 pic.twitter.com/YisQXD0Ozi — Newzroom Afrika (@Newzroom405) July 30, 2026The Cabinet decision follows months of discussions within the Department of Transport about extending the validity of driving licence cards. Cabinet has now gone a step further by approving a 10-year validity period for light vehicle and motorcycle licences.