The Department of Transport has instructed airlines in South Africa to accept expired driving licences as valid forms of identification, subject to certain conditions.
In a Government Gazette notice on Friday, 26 September 2025, the department said expired driver’s licence cards remain valid for up to three months if motorists can prove they’ve applied for a new one.
This three-month grace period is standard for people who renew their licence before it expires. The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) previously…
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Lord Nikon
Satan visits Johannesburg and meets Gatiep.
\”Do you know who i am?\” Satan asks?
\”No I dont\” says Gatiep \”Give me a hint\”.
\”I am the prince of darkness\” says Satan.
\”My F#K\” yells Gatiep \”You\’re the CEO of Eskom then!\”