This really seems like a step in the right direction.
Comparing it to UAE: Everything done on the app except the eye test. I did car license and drivers license.
Car license cost R2000
Eye Test cost R400
Drivers license R1650
Eye Test I had to do in the mall (or I could do it there If I went in person to the license department).
Everything was delivered to my house.
Considering that the postage is free in the UAE I think the pricing here is really good including the courier service.
We just need to get the SpecSavers eye test uploaded and paying for our license card online to be on par (although I think the UAE is ahead of most countries regarding this type of service). And I know people weren't too happy with the eNatis and AARTO things a while back.
The times stated in the article also compares with the UAE where it was also about 2-3 days.
I have to renew my license in SA this year, hopefully all the other things will be sorted out when I am back home.