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flag South Africa delays AARTO demerit system rollout to July 2026 due to unprepared municipalities.

flag South Africa has delayed the nationwide rollout of its AARTO demerit system from December 2025 to July 2026 due to unmet readiness requirements, including incomplete staff training, inconsistent municipal systems, and funding shortfalls. flag The Department of Transport cited ongoing assessments showing many municipalities were unprepared, prompting the postponement to ensure a more effective and consistent implementation. flag The system, designed to handle traffic offences administratively and reduce court backlogs, will roll out in phases, with exact timelines to be announced. flag Critics remain concerned about the system’s focus on revenue, centralised appeals, and potential constitutional issues, while some provinces, including the Western Cape, have sought exemptions, raising questions about nationwide uniformity.

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