What needs to change with South Africa's new driver's licence cards - OUTA and AA

[Jan]

South Africa is getting new driver's licence cards — What needs to change

South Africa is set to get new and improved driver's licence cards before the end of 2023, but industry stakeholders have pointed out that the main improvements in the licencing system don't need to wait until then.

Transport minister Fikile Mbalula has been vocal about a revamped driver's licence card that will feature advances to align it with international standards.

 

[wingnut771]

Hopefully we will have a new non ANC minister in 2024 that can sort this **** out before I have to renew mine.

Its almost like we are coming around full circle to how things used to be:

 

[wingnut771]

It's almost like they are realising that you don't have to re-invent the wheel.

 

[KikzAzz]

Hopefully we will have a new non ANC minister in 2024 that can sort this **** out before I have to renew mine.

Its almost like we are coming around full circle to how things used to be:
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Your drivers license used to be pasted in your ID book. Only needed one document.

 

[wingnut771]

Your drivers license used to be pasted in your ID book. Only needed one document.

That was my point. Got my license in 95. It was in my ID book.

 

[TelkomUseless]

Your drivers license used to be pasted in your ID book. Only needed one document.

But how will the piggies/cadres make millions in a month if they can charge only once?

The 5 year renewal was the stupid decision ever...

 

[bwana]

No space for your address?

 

[Hemi300c]

Why on earth would one need to renew a drivers license other than to fund the anc.

Every year of driving one should in actual fact get better and better at it and hence this is just a pyramid scheme for funding the oinkers.

 

[wingnut771]

Why on earth would one need to renew a drivers license other than to fund the anc.

Every year of driving one should in actual fact get better and better at it and hence this is just a pyramid scheme for funding the oinkers.

If memory serves me correctly it was the other Shaik brother that got the tender.

 

[Gordon_R]

No space for your address?

Addresses change frequently, so you can't put them on a card...

 

[darkevil]

No space for your address?

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Makes no sense having your address on the new driving card. Many people move to different addresses each year. Another bottle neck renewing your license because the address has now changed or meaningless because the address is no longer valid.

 

[bwana]

Addresses change frequently, so you can't put them on a card...

It's not unheard of to change the address on a driving licence if you move.

Makes no sense having your address on the new driving card.

Being able to provide proof of address makes a lot of sense.

Oddly enough my Traffic Register Number certificate does have my residential and postal addresses on it.

 

[system32]

No space for your address?

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Country is sufficient,
What happens if I move?
Do I then need a new Drivers License?

Needs RFID / NFC chip to store information - that can be validated/viewed/checked online by card reader (like Credit Card)

 

[Jam Sandwich]

I suppose there is some reason but why cant we have some kind of 'chipped' card, that would be your ID, your drivers, your gun licence, your SASSA....You could then update it or change details on it without having to repirint?

(Traffic pigs etc would need a scanner and the brain power to use it so I suppose thats why....! )

 

[bwana]

What happens if I move?
Do I then need a new Drivers License?

Obviously. You go online, change your address, and they issue you a new card. That's what I do for my UK licence and it's already what you have to do for your vehicles.

 

[system32]

“There needs to be an improvement at the Driver’s Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs) in terms of how you apply for a new or replacement driving card.”

Here's one simple improvement:
Allow of online payments when making a booking.
Capture all information online instead of using paper forms

If you do a drivers test you:

1) Book online​

2) Go to DLTC a few days before test to:​

2a) fill in a form and pay​

2b) pay​

3) Do Test​

4) Collect card​

(1) and (2) should be combined

2a) fill in form online - so it does not need to be captured​

2b) pay online​

(3) and (4) should be combined - collect card immediately after passing - i.e. have a printer at the DLTC.

 

[WalkWithMe]

Hopefully we will have a new non ANC minister in 2024 that can sort this **** out before I have to renew mine.

You do know you are dreaming?

There is no opposition in numbers and worse is going to be collisions which are not going to get anything done effectively.

Let's hope it is not this DA Shadow guy in this new cabinet, technical parts are beyond him

 

[shearder]

good luck to these scammers. won't be applying for any new cards or government money making schemes

 

[system32]

Obviously. You go online, change your address, and they issue you a new card. That's what I do for my UK licence and it's already what you have to do for your vehicles.

UK a 1st world country with no service delivery issues.

If they make it as simple & quick as UK, then good.

 

[TPM]

A money making scheme?
It should be free