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Cheryl Sandmann        Email : cheryl@sandmann.co.za Mobile :  082 742 3017 Tel from outside South Africa : +27 79 693 9288  FAX : 086 527 9144 If you need assistance with any licensing or registration procedures with regards to  all types  vehicles, trailers or motorcycles,  please feel free to contact me. I am able to assist you with any registration issues you may have.   Listed below is a more concise list of what I can assist you with when registering  your  vehicle, trailer or motorcycles.  This list is not complete as I can assist you with

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Import Control Guidelines pertaining to the importation of used or second-hand vehicles, trucks, buses, taxis, coaches, engines, gearboxes, differentials and used or second-hand spares for heavy duty trucks. Most used or second-hand goods can be imported from certain countries at extremely low prices, for various reasons. The normal import duties applicable to the products concerned are not an effective control instrument against the disruptive importation of similar or substitute used or second-hand goods. Consequently, the importation of used or second-hand goods is subject to import control measures in terms of the provisions of the International Trade Administration Act (Act

The National Road Traffic Regulations have been amended. The amendment is in Government Gazette 33796, Notice number 1113 published on 25 November 2010.  It is called the Seventeenth Amendment and came into force on publication.A few of the amendments are listed for your information:Ø  New motor vehicles registered after 1 August 2010 must have number plates that are fitted with pop r ivets or screws.  If it cannot be fitted to the vehicle it must be fitted to a bracket that complies with SANS 973.Ø  As of 1 February 2011 persons who obtain driving licences for a code C, C1,

Legal procedure to the issuing/confirming of information contained in  the NATiS database.Regulation according to National Road Traffic Act 93 of 1996.  Ammendment : May 2006Under no circumstances may a NATiS generated printout  be given to any  applicant.Information may be issued to Law Firms and Insurances companies or the  representatives at a cost of R22   as legislated in the WC Prov Gazette.An affidavit stating the background of the issue and valid reason for  requiring the vehicle and owner details of the vehicle involved.Application must be made on the official letter head of the Law firm  or Insurance company concerned.In the event

REGULATION AMENDMENT ON REGISTERING A VEHICLE ON THE SOUTH AFRICAN NATIS SYSTEMFOR THE FIRST TIME.“MICRODOT”, means a micro-particle with a diameter smaller than 1.8mm, which bears a uniqueoptically readable microdot identifier of which the content and the structure complies with SANS534-1; and is legible with equipment that magnifies the text 60 times.Regulation 56 amended:(1A) Every motor vehicle registered for the first time in the Republic of South Africa on or after the 01/07/2011, shall be fitted with microdots which comply with the requirements of standard specificationsSANS534-1 “Vehicle security – whole of vehicle marking Part 1 : Mocrodot systems”( c )

 Question : Hi Cheryl   I trust that you are well. I came across a web page with your details and I am hoping that you could give me some advice. I am interested in purchasing a vehicle from a private seller, I have seen the vehicle and it has Malawi number plates and license disc. The car is currently owned by a South African citizen.Should I buy this vehicle, would it be possible to register here in S.A. and are there any complications that I need to be aware off?   Any info would be highly appreciated.Kind Regards Client