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South Africa Cancels Dormant Traffic Register Numbers (TRNs) for Foreign Nationals

The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Migration announced that the Department of Transport (DOT) has cancelled dormant Traffic Register Numbers (TRNs) for foreign nationals. This rule started on 4 September 2026. It applies to TRNs issued from 1 January 2000 to 30 June 2023. These TRNs had to be inactive after a government notice on 7 August 2026. This is part of the government's wider five-point plan to manage migration and stop rule breaking.

Jurisdiction

South Africa

Stage

Effective 4 Sept 2026

Published

8 Sept 2026

In force

4 Sept 2026

Category

Entry Rules

Official source

South African Government — Gazette notices feed