
South Africans could soon say goodbye to driving licence cards
A major update about digital licences could mean the beginning of the end for physical plastic licence cards in South Africa.
THURSDAY, 08 JANUARY 2026, 01:26

A major update about digital licences could mean the beginning of the end for physical plastic licence cards in South Africa.

Major Chinese vehicle brand, Changan, has officially launched in South Africa through a partnership with Saudi mobility group, Jameel Motors South Africa.

The new national requirements for vehicle licences have been delayed, but the City of Cape Town said that a new directive will come out in a year.

The Department of Transport (DoT) has confirmed significant progress in reducing the massive backlog and waiting time for driving licence cards.

The city has noted that new high-tech cameras will be gradually introduced, with AI cameras currently waiting approval from the DPP.

BAIC will soon start building its new B30 SUV at its R11 billion factory in the Eastern Cape.

The WeBuyCars share price took a beating on Tuesday after a trading update disappointed investors.

Changan South Africa is launching the world’s first range-extending electric vehicle (REEV) Bakkie in South Africa.

BYD is investing heavily in South Africa’s energy infrastructure, which includes launching 1MW fast-charging stations.

South Africans are being warned of a group literally hijacking motorists and forcing them to pay to retrieve their vehicles.

The large number of Chinese brands now competing in South Africa could end up being a problem for the brands themselves.

Stellantis South Africa has announced a new electric vehicle brand for South Africa.

An expert warns that South Africans must understand that the imminent rollout of the AARTO Act will have major consequences for South African motorists.

American carmaker Ford has scaled back its South African operations, confirming the retrenchment of nearly 500 workers across its plants in Pretoria and Gqeberha.

This model is moving up on hijackers’ list in South Africa, with a case of a group specifically targeting the car, particularly in Gauteng.

Airports Company South Africa has activated a full-scale emergency at King Shaka International Airport.

Another international Chinese carmaker is making a return to South Africa after exiting more than a decade ago.

Nissan has committed to expanding its operations in South Africa amid a wider global restructuring, and in the face of major difficulties for other carmakers in the country.

Premium car brand Mercedes-Benz is mulling options for its South African operations after the US tariffs and tanking of AGOA have hit the auto sector hard.

The new traffic laws could stop motorists from selling their cars if they have unresolved fines.

The National Land Transport Amendment Act will soon come into operation in South Africa and will bring new regulations into the e-hailing industry.