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Driving Licence
Western Cape Department of the PremierRef: https://www.westerncape.gov.za/service/driving-licence
Official source
Source domain: westerncape.gov.za
Collected on 17 June 2026
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What this means
The document describes driving licences in the Western Cape Government context, including eligibility, required documents, and the application/renewal process. It explains that South African driving licences are credit-card style valid for five years, with expiry dates on the card and a need to renew before expiry. It outlines the steps to apply at a driving licence testing centre, including age requirements, eye test, photos, forms, fees, and the K53 driving test criteria.
Facts
Places
Western Cape
Reference
https://www.westerncape.gov.za/service/driving-licence
Key Takeaways
- entity: Western Cape Government
- topic: driving licence requirements and process
- expiry: 5 years from issue date
- application location: driving licence testing centre
- age requirement: 18+ (motor car); 16+ for motorcycle up to 125cc
- documents: ID, 4 photographs, valid learner's licence, proof of address <= 3 months, green DL1 form, pen
- fees: required to be brought (amount not specified)
- test: eye test and K53 driving test
- additional notes: face photo requirements and ability to cover hair for religion