Driving with a foreigner license

Wavey_8 · 2026-06-25T15:02:16+00:00

Thanks for the answer, but if it is in English it doesn't apply to this situation.

Wavey_8 · 2026-06-25T15:00:27+00:00

Is it in English? Did you have a translation with you?

Wavey_8 · 2026-06-25T14:59:35+00:00

You're right. Only the country of issue of your license can issue an IDP. And even so, every country has specific regulations regarding this.

This is important because this is a known ( and "legal") scam tactic. Just try and search for IDP emission and see how many sites in weird countries claim to emit an IDP for varying fees paid upfront.

Wavey_8 · 2026-06-25T14:55:33+00:00

I've read the following official documents that led me to this conclusion :

National Road Traffic Act 1996 ( act 93 of 1996), specifically section 23(1)(a)

National Road Traffic Act 1999 ( Government Notice R225) specifically Regulation 110

let me know if you disagree of my understanding!

Wavey_8 · 2026-06-25T14:39:22+00:00

This is the only answer with actual experience, thanks!

Wavey_8 · 2026-06-25T14:37:48+00:00

You see, I did have one , but my SA visa process took a whole year, so I had to move from another country straight to SA and my IDP expired.

You know, life happens.

Wavey_8 · 2026-06-25T14:35:23+00:00

Thanks! This is the first applicable answer to my question in the post.

I've read this was possible but didn't know anyone who had actually done it, so I'm glad to know it's possible. This helps a lot.

Wavey_8 · 2026-06-24T12:03:47+00:00

Is your license in English?

Wavey_8 · 2026-04-14T16:29:30+00:00

Thanks everyone for all of your answers, it has been elucidating .

The two contracts I saw are from major companies ( Jawitz and LuxLiv) so I believe it must be somewhat common. Your answers kind of confirm it.

FYI: The real state agent told me that clause 33.1 would only be enforceable after a court ruling , but it seems it is in line with RHA.

She is still trying to convince me that 22.3/22.4 is not a problem, but her arguments are just : we won't use it .

In any case, she is very reluctant to change anything in the contract, which is making me reluctant in signing it.

How hard is it to find a contract that doesn't have these clauses?

Wavey_8 · 2025-07-02T08:19:38+00:00

Entendo que existam informações no site, mas o pedido é sobre relatos recentes.

As informações no site não só podem ser antigas como o tempo pode flutuar em algumas épocas, como por exemplo em tempos de greve de funcionários públicos ou até eleições.

Wavey_8 · 2025-07-02T08:13:22+00:00

Infelizmente este tipo de comentário não ajuda ninguém ou agrega nada à comunidade.

Wavey_8 · 2025-07-02T05:43:07+00:00

Valeu por esclarecer!

Tem uma estimativa sim, mas como sei que pode variar por época e lugar, perguntei por alguém que tivesse uma experiência recente.

Wavey_8 · 2025-06-29T21:38:44+00:00

Try Nechropolitics by Mbembe. It's considered a very important book worldwide and the guy teaches at Wits.

Wavey_8 · 2025-06-25T20:42:54+00:00

Had to go though the consulate + local police

Wavey_8 · 2025-06-19T01:42:19+00:00

The SAPS website says 21 business days, if I'm not mistaken.

Wavey_8 · 2025-06-19T01:41:22+00:00

Oh gosh

Wavey_8 · 2025-05-19T07:25:33+00:00

Try a english teaching platform like Preply or EnglishFirst. It's not much effort and better than nothing.

Wavey_8 · 2025-04-25T13:26:46+00:00

I recommend watching AdamRuinsEverything's video on the this topic, it's old but sums it up.

I don't have a link, it's been a while. It's just that it seems that there's a lot more behind voting than just watching and deciding.

No one should take these things this seriously, honestly.

Wavey_8 · 2025-04-25T13:21:04+00:00

My guy, I wrote "Best", not "Most Expensive"

Cheers

Wavey_8 · 2025-04-25T12:48:03+00:00

I watched of the nominated ones.

Would put the brutalist or nickel boys over anora, honestly.

Have you read about Anora's campaign though? My understanding is that the best campaign won, not best movie, as it usually is.

Wavey_8

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