Watch: New KZN number plate roll-out begins

Despite widespread opposition to KZN’s new number plate system, the provincial Department of Transport is forging ahead with its implementation.

The ‘ZN’ number plate system for the province is set to be officially launched on Friday.

The department says it has tested the eNATIS system and it is now able to activate the new numbering system.

“As part of the process, the final gazette, [which] is expected to be published this week [Thursday], incorporated inputs and views from various stakeholders and the public since the issuing of the first gazette in early November,” said the department in a statement.

WATCH : The province of KwaZulu -Natal is set to start migrating to the new “ZN” number plate system on the 1st of December 2023. #MyNumberPlate pic.twitter.com/cM1TqXXVIs

— KZN Provincial Gov (@kzngov) November 28, 2023

Phase 1 will be implemented from December 1 to February 28, and will cater for the registration of new vehicles, re-registration of vehicles to new owners, stolen vehicles that are recovered and re-licensed in the owner’s name, and government vehicles.

“The second phase will commence on March 1, catering for all vehicle owners to migrate from the current system to the new system.

“Throughout the 24-month implementation period, motorists will be given 21 months, starting from March 1, to voluntarily migrate to the new system, after which it will be mandatory,” said the department.