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New rules for South Africans with expired driving licences

The Department of Transport has gazetted new rules allowing expired driving licences to be used as valid forms of identification in South Africa, provided certain conditions are met. This has come as the country continues to deal with a massive backlog in printing new cards caused by repeated breakdowns of its only licence card printer. According to the notice published on Friday, 26 September 2025, motorists whose licences have expired will have a three-month grace period during which their expired card remains valid, as long as they can prove they applied for a new one before it expired.  This is not a new concession but part of standard procedure, as highlighted previously by the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA), which informed drivers that their licence remains valid for three months if renewal is done on time. To make use of this grace period, drivers must carry both their expired licence card and the official receipt showing that they have applied for renewal...
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WHAT DO YOU DO IF YOUR TYRE BURSTS

 Sometimes we are lucky enough to catch a puncture early or notice a defect upfront and we are able to fix it before we run into trouble. Unfortunately, sometimes we find ourselves at high speed in the flow of traffic when a tyre bursts.


Here is a step-by-step guide on what to do in that situation so you don’t panic when it happens.


Step 1: Watch your speed

The lower your speed the better chance you have of surviving this incident. Excessive speed combined with a blow out could quickly cause you to lose control of your vehicle so try your best to stick to the speed limit in general, especially if you’re already worried about your tyres.


Step 2: Do not slam on the brakes

Our natural instinct in the event of an accident or car issue is to slam on the brakes and stop immediately. However, in this case it is the absolutely worst thing you could possibly do. It will throw the vehicle off balance, send you into a spin, or simply cause you to lose control completely.


Step 3: Do not release the accelerator suddenly.                             

Ideally, you should begin to slow down but you must do this slowly. The deceleration force caused by the burst tyre will cause your car to slow down rapidly so it is best to maintain your speed and then gradually ease off.


Step 4: Keep the vehicle going straight ahead

You need to focus on your steering to ensure that you continue travelling straight in order to avoid any collisions following the blowout. Your car will swerve in the direction of the blowout but you should be able to remain in control.


Step 5: Do not over correct

When you first feel the swerve of your car after the blowout, it may be tempting to panic and turn the steering wheel hard in the other direction. Unfortunately, this will only make the loss of control more likely. Rather do your best to keep it straight as detailed in the previous step.


Step 6: Let your vehicle coast to a stop

Let your vehicle come to a gradual stop, using engine braking if necessary. Ensure it is safe for you and your car to stop there before stopping and once you have come to a complete standstill turn on your emergency or hazard lights



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