South Africa is finally set to extend the validity period of its driver’s licences from five to eight years, but doing so is expected to hurt the Department of Transport’s revenue.
Earlier this month, Director-General Mathabatha Mokonyana informed Parliament’s Select Committee on Public Infrastructure and the Minister in the Presidency that a decision had been made to extend the validity period.
“We have just concluded, although it took a little bit of time, the issue around extending the validity period of the driver’s…
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Now Now – immediately / soon. A confusing phrase for non-locals meaning sometime soon – sooner than just now but quicker than right now.Example: “We’re going to the beach now now!” (But first we have to pack our swimming gear, stop at gas station and maybe get some snacks…).